Very few people will disagree regarding the beauty of lovely key pendants particularly now that even a lot of celebrities are wearing it. And numerous still will feel a strong symbolism lying behind the key. One reason behind it is that the key is an object that we are in contact with every day of our lives. We use the key in opening things that are locked and we likewise use it for locking up things we want to keep safe. And we likewise use it to get started up thing like car engines. And perhaps love too.
The key both in reality and it is mystical sense, unlock and lock things. The key is a universal apparatus and symbol that has the opening and closing power. It also represents unlocking mysteries, and to many, love. In the Roman Catholic Church, the iconography of the key is related with the Apostle Peter who is the keeper of the gates to heaven. A little further back in history, the Egyptians in ancient Egypt employed the symbol – Ankh, representing the key of life. Egyptians gods are portrayed carrying it by it is loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest.
To lovers, it ordinarily symbolizes the key for unlocking ones heart. The giving of a key jewelry to a loved one may symbolize the opening up of oneself to that person you love. For the girl wearing it, it may be like sending a message that there is a mystery inside her, a mystery that has to be unlocked. It also symbolizes mystery, knowledge, power, wealth, access, recognition, and of course, love. Of course one may likewise wear it merely as a show piece or a statement of fashion.
It seems that the beauty, charm, and mystery of key pendants and jewelry are now well accepted. But one question still remains. If a brass or a steel key may open locks and doors, think what will a pretty key made of gold or fine sterling silver will do? It may open up someone’s heart, a new horizon, or begin up an engine of a finelooking relationship.
