Jewellery Stand

"Lost" question--what was the necklace that was in tonight's episode?

Isn't it religious in nature or Zen? What does the necklace stand for? It was seen in two scenes tonight. Thx.

Public Comments

1. It's called an ankh, an Egyptian symbol meaning everlasting or eternal life. It also features in the film "Logan's Run."
2. The ankh: The Egyptian hieroglyph is a symbol of eternal life and fertility. Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest. The giant statue appears to be holding one in each hand. Paul's necklace was also an ankh. Amy takes the ankh from Paul, and successfully gives birth on the Island.
3. The ankh: The Egyptian hieroglyph is a symbol of eternal life and fertility. Egyptian gods are often portrayed carrying it by its loop, or bearing one in each hand, arms crossed over their chest. The giant statue appears to be holding one in each hand. Paul's necklace was also an ankh. Amy takes the ankh from Paul, and successfully gives birth on the Island.
4. Adam and Eve from season one? Wasn't it on one of them?