Enerald with brass Ankh EarringsGenuine emeralds metal is brass earring wires are hypoallergenic The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptianhieroglyphic symbol used in Egyptian art and writing to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself. We do our best to choose each stone carefully and purposeful for every piece.. However there might be slight differences in color size shape and clarity which makes each item unique and one of a kind. Each piece