Gold pyramid pendant “Cheops”

Description

Original pendant from the 70s in 18 carat gold depicting a pyramid in 3 dimensions and held by a movable bail decorated with Egyptian symbols. A piece that is both figurative and minimalist in its shape, which catches the light on its main face, like a pyramid at sunrise. Sold without chain.
Length: 3cm with bail, 2cm without.
Width: 2.5cm
Weight: 2.49g
This unique piece had a previous life in Egypt.

The story: The Egyptian pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago, are among the most iconic structures in ancient history. Located mainly in Giza, they served as monumental tombs for the pharaohs and were designed to guarantee their passage to the afterlife. The Great Pyramid of Khufu, the largest of the three, is an architectural marvel that is a testament to the engineering advances and sophisticated construction techniques of the time. These colossal buildings continue to fascinate researchers and visitors alike, symbolizing the power, religion, and culture of ancient Egypt. It is therefore only natural that their motif gradually became a high symbol of Egypt, inspiring art and jewelry, in the same way as the sacred scarab beetle, the eye of Horus or the royal cartouches.