Nefertiti was queen alongside Pharaoh Akhenaten from 1353 to 1336 B.C. and may have ruled the New Kingdom outright after her husbands death. She was one of the most enigmatic and powerful women in ancient Egypt. Nefertiti is best known for a painted sandstone bust which became a global icon of beauty and power. Crafted from sterling silver finished in 18k yellow gold and set with 5 of our signature lab-created Diamondeau – flawless simulated diamond.