Gold Ankh Cross Pendant “Aswan”

Description

Superb 18-carat gold pendant from the 70s representing the Ankh cross set with 19 dark blue, almost black sapphires, on the main motif and its bail in the shape of an Egyptian lotus. Precious and elaborate, this handed cross can be worn as a charm on a bracelet or around the neck, alone or combined with other pendants. Sold without chain.
Length: 2.9cm with bail, 2.1cm without
Width: 1.3cm
Weight: 2.7g
750 gold hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life in Egypt.

The story: The ankh, also known as Anokh, ansée cross, cross of life, key of life, Egyptian cross or Nile cross, is a hieroglyph representing the word “life”. The Egyptians believed that their time on Earth was only a part of a greater eternal life. The cross of life therefore symbolizes not only mortal existence on Earth, but also their immortal existence in the afterlife.