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A steel Egyptian Necklace "black ankh" which represents a dark cross of ancient Egypt era (attentive eyes will distinguish the Giza pyramids and the pharaonic cartouche)!

  • Stainless steel pendant: quality 316L steel, nobly patinates over time, water resistant
  • Resistant pendant: meshed, reinforced and elegant structure
  • Neat and precise details
  • Chain length: 19.5" (50 cm) | Pendant size: 2.7x2.7 cm
  • FREE STANDARD SHIPPING

📏Refer to our MEASUREMENT GUIDE to see how the necklace will look according to its length.📏

If you are looking for a necklace, reminiscent of the land of the pharaohs, this ankh necklace "pyramid of light" (steel) could be a great choice! If not, you can also visit our complete collection of ankh necklaces to see all the models with this cross-shaped emblem of ancient Egypt.

If you are not interested in this type of symbol, you can discover all our Egyptian necklaces. If you want even more choices, don't hesitate to have a look at the rings, bracelets and necklaces which compose our Egyptian jewelry.

Wepwawet Anubis pharaoh Narmer Anput (Middle and New kingdom)

 

An Egyptian ankh necklace

The cross of life ankh (the symbol "☥" in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs) is a one of the most famous of Egyptian symbols.
 
During ancient Egypt, the ankh represents "life" in Egyptian mythology. It was the symbol of the gift offered by gods to humans: a happy eternal life in the lands of Osiris.
 

A pendant from ancient Egypt

Egypt became a province of the Roman Empire in 30 BC, after the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra VII by Octavian (the future emperor Augustus) at the battle of Actium.
 
The Romans depended heavily on grain shipments from Egypt. Due to that the Roman legion (under the control of a prefect appointed by the Emperor) suppressed revolts, strictly enforced the collection of heavy taxes and prevented the bandit attacks (attacks that were becoming more and more widespread).
 
Alexandria became an increasingly important center on the trade route to the East, as Rome's demand for oriental exoticism increased.