Ansate Ankh Cross Necklace P329

The ankh has been a symbol of eternal life for a few thousand years. It's been a staple of gothic fashion for about forty. Both runs are going strong.

This Tudor-styled ansate cross from Alchemy Gothic England is a 2002 design that has stuck around because it gets it right, two-tone with a gilt cross, the kind of piece that reads as genuinely symbolic rather than costume. Alchemy has been making English pewter jewellery for the dark alternative crowd since 1977, and their back catalogue is full of designs that age better than most. This one belongs in that company.

English pewter with gilt cross detail. Lead-free. Designed and made in England by Alchemy Gothic. Original 2002 design, P329.