{"product_id":"ankh-bead-necklace","title":"Egyptian-Inspired Ankh Necklace with Lapis, Carnelian, and Aventurine Beads","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Key of Life Among Colored Stones: The Ankh Bead Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA gold ankh hangs at the center of teardrop beads in lapis blue, carnelian red and aventurine green. This ankh bead necklace is about 16 in, or 40 cm, long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe teardrop bead ankh necklace is a reproduction of an ancient Egyptian design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat antique gold plated pewter ankh, with gold-filled beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teardrop lapis lazuli, aventurine and carnelian beads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 16 in (40 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis carnelian aventurine necklace, Egyptian life symbol necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sign for Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ankh was the Egyptian hieroglyph for life. Gods are shown holding it to the king's nose to give the breath of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sign also meant mirror, which explains why mirror cases took its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Popular Theory\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome writers join the T-cross of Osiris and the oval of Isis, uniting heaven and earth. That reading is popular but not proven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree Stones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli, carnelian and green aventurine give the ankh a bright setting. Egyptians prized lapis and carnelian especially.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lapis carnelian aventurine necklace has a lively palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the ankh bead necklace over plain tops so the colors show. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Egyptian life symbol necklace suits any season. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/culture-egyptian-museum-replicas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEgyptian Museum Replicas\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-necklaces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Necklaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Ankh\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoptic Christians later turned the ankh into a looped cross. This ankh bead necklace belongs to that long afterlife. The teardrop bead ankh necklace keeps the old sign vivid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead the theories of the ankh's shape, from a sandal strap to a mirror. An Egyptian life symbol necklace has much to say. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ankh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAnkh - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41529248776305,"sku":"ML-S5780","price":179.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/ML-S5780-16-multi-color-egyptian-necklace-ankh-center-28.jpg?v=1777664185","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/ankh-bead-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}