NEW KINGDOM
1550 - 1070 BCE

Shebyu (Shebiu) collars appear in the archaeological record around the start of the New Kingdom. Now, the term generally refers to necklaces of lentoid shape beads, however in Ancient Egypt the word Shebyu may have referred specifically to the multi-strand collars presented by the pharaoh as honorary jewellery. Usually gold or faience, these necklaces could be elaborately constructed multi-strand collars, or single strand necklaces worn together. These reproduction necklaces comprise single strands of glass beads threaded on heavy twined linen cord.