Ankh Jewelry Today In both jewelry and art, today the ankh is used as a representation of its original meaning life and also symbolizes ancient Egypt. It's a unisex symbol and can be worn by anyone.
What does wearing an ankh symbolize?
The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and in Egyptian art to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself.
What do Goth symbols mean?
It is one of the most common of Gothic symbols. The 5 different sides represent the 5 elements of fire, water, earth, air and spirit. The circle symbolizes “wholeness” and “completeness”. Sometimes the pentacle is worn upside down by Goths to represent Satan and death.
Why do goths wear ankh?
Goth fashion has a tendency to appreciate jewelry with mystical symbolism like eternal life, death, the occult, etc. The Ankh is especially popular because of its meaning, a symbol of life, which has a certain poetic translation to Goth's philosophy of appreciating the light within darkness, so to speak.
Why do goths wear cross necklace?
Honestly it's because they look cool. There are many Christian goths, but for the nonreligious goths it's just because they look nice. Also, the cross is a pretty dark and disturbing symbol when you think about it. Technically it represents a torture device.