{"product_id":"ankh-lapis-pendant","title":"Ankh Life Pendant 1.75L with Lapis Stone Cabochon Necklace 18L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBlue Stone, Golden Sign: The Ankh Lapis Pendant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall ankh in antique gold plate holds a rounded blue stone at its center. This ankh lapis pendant is 1.75 in long and 0.75 in wide, on an 18 in chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Egyptian ankh necklace pairs the sign of life with deep blue lapis, a stone Egyptians loved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K antique gold plate over pewter, with lapis stone cabochon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.75 in L x 0.75 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChain:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 in L, gold plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7255\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lapis cabochon necklace, life symbol pendant\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. In reliefs, gods hold it to the king's nose to give the breath of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece repeats that gift. The ankh also meant mirror, which explains why mirror cases took its shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Lapis?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLapis lazuli came from far away, mostly from Afghanistan. Egyptians set it in amulets, inlays and royal jewelry. A lapis cabochon necklace has royal precedent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear the ankh lapis pendant at the collarbone. The 18 in chain falls high on the chest. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Egyptian ankh necklace looks best on a plain neckline. 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\u003eThe ankh outlived Egypt itself. Coptic Christians turned it into a looped cross. The ankh lapis pendant shows how a sign can travel. A life symbol pendant crosses any era. A lapis cabochon necklace keeps the color of ancient taste.\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. A life symbol pendant has a lot 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":1192374387,"sku":"7255","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/7255-ankh-egyptian-pendant-with-lapis-stone-1080.jpg?v=1777663219","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/ankh-lapis-pendant","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}