Why do I like symbols used in jewelry?

I love jewelry with a meaning. I've always believed that beautiful jewelry isn't just a sparkle or style - it's about the story it tells and the deeper meaning it carries. At astridschumacher.com, many of our creations feature powerful symbols drawn from cultures around the world each one reminding us of wisdom, protection, life, love and spirituality.

I would like to share my personal discovery of the Egyptian Ankh today and why it inspires me.

 I love it's elegant looped cross  shape. simple yet striking.  Once I learned it's meaning for eternal life, immortality and balance (often representing the union of masculine and feminine energies), it became a favorite.  It is a beautiful reminder that life is everlasting and interconnected. Click below to see the Ankh.