Old Key Emoji Meaning

An old-fashioned key, as opens an antique chest or wardrobe. Generally depicted at a 45° angle as a tarnished, silver skeleton key with an ornate, bowed head and two-toothed bit at the bottom left.

Like 🔑 Key, often used figuratively, e.g., the key to success, being key ("crucial"). May also be applied to antiques.

Microsoft’s design is gold, with the head at the upper left. Samsung and Facebook’s keys were previously gold.