The Ankh is commonly known to mean life in the Egyptian language. It is also a symbol for the power to give and sustain life. The Ankh is typically associated with material things such as water(which was believed by Egyptians to regenerate life), air, sun, as well as with the Gods, who are frequently pictured carrying an Ankh.

An Ankh was made of many different materials, from wood and precious stones, to metals of gold and silver. Many Egyptians and early pagans placed precious stones within the loop of the Ankh to magnify the spiritual properties of the stone. An Ankh with an amethyst in the center for instance, was through to be a powerful tool for enhancing divination.

Ankhs were possessed by the Gods. As they were believed to be such powerful talisman, much effort was put into obtaining the materials needed. Of course, not having...