Egyptian Ankh Symbol of Life Cufflinks

The Key of Life at the Cuff: Egyptian Ankh Cufflinks

A looped cross in antique gold sits on each cuff. Its oval head rises above a crossbar and a long stem. These Egyptian ankh cufflinks measure 0.6 in wide and 0.9 in long.

Ankh symbol cufflinks are among the best known of all Egyptian signs.

Product Details

• Material: 24K antique gold plated pewter and brass
• Dimensions: 0.6 in W x 0.9 in L each
• Sold as: A pair
• Style: Egyptian museum cufflinks
• Origin: Made in USA

The Sign for Life

The ankh was the Egyptian hieroglyph for life. In temple scenes the gods hold it to the king's nose to give the breath of life.

The same sign also spelled the word for mirror. That is why mirror cases were made in its shape.

A Popular Theory

Some writers join the T-cross of Osiris to the oval of Isis, uniting heaven and earth. It is a popular reading but not a proven one.

No one agrees on what the sign first showed. Key of life cufflinks carry the mystery along with the meaning.

Wearing and Display

Wear the Egyptian ankh cufflinks with French cuffs in white or blue. Egyptian museum cufflinks suit dinners and gallery openings.

Wipe them with a soft cloth after wearing. Ankh symbol cufflinks stay bright when stored in a lined box. See more in our Egyptian Museum Replicas and Museum Jewelry Cufflinks and Tie Tacks.

The Ankh After Egypt

Coptic Christians turned the ankh into a cross with a loop. It appears on early Christian textiles and stone. Egyptian ankh cufflinks therefore connect two traditions. Key of life cufflinks suit any history lover.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read the theories of the ankh's shape, from a sandal strap to a mirror. The sign has more history than most. Ankh - Wikipedia