These Egyptian Ankh earrings are 1.75" long. The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and in Egyptian art to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself. We use 18K gold plated pewter for a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Made in the USA. These petite Egyptian Ankh earrings are 1.75" long. We use 18K gold plated pewter for a beautiful, long-lasting finish.
The ankh is the hieroglyphic symbol for life in ancient Egyptian writing and represents divine or eternal existence. People wore amulets like this believing them to possess unusual powers. Egyptians placed amulets in the linen wrappings of mummies hoping to protect the dead and ensure eternal life.
Museum Reproductions
Once available only to museums, our jewelry is now available for you! Much of our jewelry is created under license from some of the most prestigious museum collections around the world. We are proud to be a leading source of museum jewelry reproductions for over 50 years.
| Color | Gold |
| Size | 1.75 Inches |
| Age_group | ADULT |
| Condition | NEW |
| Gender | UNISEX |
| Material | Metal |
| Product_category | Gl_jewelry |
| Google_product_category | Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry |
| Product_type | Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry > Departments > Women > Jewelry > Earrings > Drop & Dangle |