Warded keys have been found in jewelry since at least the Ancient Roman era, when they were fashioned into rings and used to open small containers such as jewelry boxes.

Over the centuries key-shaped jewelry, especially in pendant form, has acquired the connotation of love, trust, knowledge, and mastery over one’s destiny. 

You can slip this tiny skeleton key onto a dainty chain and wear it as a pendant, or attach the optional gold split ring and wear it together with your favorite charms. 

This hand carved piece is made from solid recycled 14K gold and measures about 11mm long (7/16 inch). The internal opening of the key head is 4mm wide.