Symbols and meaning
Amulets, angels, Feng Shui, chakras and the meaning of jewelry.
11 entries
Meaning and symbolism
Amulets and talismans: the difference and symbols in jewelry
What an amulet is and what a talisman is, how they differ and which are the most used protective symbols in jewelry from different cultures.
Meaning and symbolism
Angels and jewelry: guardian angel, archangels and angel numbers
The meaning of jewelry with angels: guardian angel, medals, wings, archangels and angel numbers, told as belief and tradition.
Meaning and symbolism
Chakras and stones: colors and stones linked to the seven chakras
What the seven chakras are, which colors and stones are traditionally associated with them and how they appear in bracelets, pendants and rings.
Meaning and symbolism
Feng Shui and jewelry: elements, jade and symbols of prosperity
What Feng Shui is, how the five elements relate to metals and stones and which symbols of Chinese jewelry are associated with prosperity.
Meaning and symbolism
Hand of Fatima and evil eye: origin and meaning in jewelry
The origin and meaning of the hand of Fatima (hamsa) and the evil eye (nazar), two protective amulets widely used in pendants, bracelets and earrings.
Jewelry around the world
Jewelry and amulets of ancient Egypt
Scarabs, the ankh and the Eye of Horus: ancient Egyptian jewelry was amulets of protection and life, made of gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise and carnelian.
Jewelry around the world
Maasai beadwork and the meaning of colors
Maasai beadwork from Kenya and Tanzania uses color as language: red, blue, green, white, orange and black carry meanings.
Meaning and symbolism
Meaning and symbolism of jewelry: a guide to the topics
What it means to give a ring, necklace or bracelet, and a guide to amulets, angels, Feng Shui, chakras, stones and symbols in jewelry.
Jewelry around the world
Symbols in traditional jewelry and their meaning
A guide to symbols in world jewelry: ankh, scarab, khamsa, koru, hei matau, sankofa, turquoise and jade, with their origin and associated meaning.
Meaning and symbolism
Which finger does each ring go on? The meaning of fingers
Which hand and finger for the engagement ring and wedding band, what rings on each finger mean and where the tradition comes from.
Jewelry and everyday life
Why do we wear jewelry? From amulet to adornment
Why people have worn jewelry for over a hundred thousand years: adornment, protection, status, belonging and memory. A look at the reasons.