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An ankh is a cross like Egyptian hieroglyph that represents the word for life and symbolizes eternity. The ankh is popular in fashion and jewelry.

What Is An Ankh Meaning & 10 Powerful Reasons To Wear It Author Hiuyan Lam Posted on Last updated: May 11, 2022 Facebook Instagram Pinterest Ankh Jewelry, Ankh Meaning. Who doesn’t love powerful symbolism? We love adorning our bodies with little shapes or designs and if they also say profound and awesome things, what could be greater? There’s no doubt that the ancient Egyptian Ankh symbol looks wonderful. <img width="800" height="534" src="https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace.jpg" alt="Large royal ankh necklace" class="wp-image-706" srcset="https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace.jpg 800w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-768x513.jpg 768w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-735x491.jpg 735w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-335x224.jpg 335w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-347x232.jpg 347w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-520x347.jpg 520w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/large-royal-ankh-necklace-640x427.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">Image by Aladdinslampjewelry via Etsy Large royal ankh necklace And it’s as deep as can be when it comes to symbolism. In fact, one major meaning of the symbol is as big as it gets: life itself. Let’s learn some secrets of jewelry made with this awesome sign! What Is the Ankh Symbol? <img loading="lazy" width="800" height="534" src="https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds.jpg" alt="Ankh pendant with diamonds" class="wp-image-285" srcset="https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds.jpg 800w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-768x513.jpg 768w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-735x491.jpg 735w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-335x224.jpg 335w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-347x232.jpg 347w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-520x347.jpg 520w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/ankh-pendant-with-diamonds-640x427.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">Image via Macys Ankh pendant with diamonds Alongside the Hamsa hand, the Egyptian Ankh symbol is one of the oldest, best-known, and most powerful symbols in the world. The lower portion, roughly the lower 80%, is a cross. The horizontal bars of the cross are often bowed, swelling outwardly at their tips. The upper part of the Egyptian Ankh is a loop, which distinguishes it from a Christian cross. This symbol, whether used for jewelry or otherwise, has serious significance to many people for widely-varying reasons, and is a permanent fixture in the history of Egypt. Meaning of the Ankh Symbol <img loading="lazy" width="800" height="534" src="https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant.jpg" alt="Mens diamond ankh cross greek key charm pendant" class="wp-image-731" srcset="https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant.jpg 800w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-300x200.jpg 300w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-768x513.jpg 768w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-735x491.jpg 735w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-335x224.jpg 335w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-347x232.jpg 347w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-520x347.jpg 520w, https://thepeachbox.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/mens-diamond-ankh-cross-greek-key-charm-pendant-640x427.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 40px), 720px">Image via Macys Mens diamond ankh cross greek key charm pendant There’s no doubt that the ankh symbol has more individual meanings than most signs that exist. However, probably the most agreed-upon, possibly “official” meaning of the Ankh symbol is “life.” It is also translated as “breath of life” and can be referred to as the “key of life.” The Egyptians, like many other civilizations, had a very developed idea of an afterlife. So the Ankh symbol refers not just to life on Earth as we know it...