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Humans have long believed the symbol of the eye as an amulet to ward off evil spirits. History references the use of "evil eye" accounts in the former East and from 3000 BC Sumer C. This belief is still prevalent in Turkey and Middle East areas, where many believe that when someone sees your good fortune and is envious, some kind of bad luck that happens to you. In fact, it is thought that any kind of praise, though well intentioned, has some form of greed and jealousy attached, and may cause harm. In this part of the world people with colored eyes are believed to be particularly harmful to its unusual looks and charming.
To protect against the negative energy of the envious looks, people of Middle Eastern societies often use a strip evil eye, or a talisman, to redirect the evil spirits again in the world and maintain the insurance carrier. Turkish people called the pearl "Nazar Boncuk" and versions of it are everywhere in their culture. Whether shown at the entrance to a home or office, attached to the clothing of a baby, or hanging from a car mirror, the intention is the same, to disperse the bad luck away from its owner.
Evil eye beads are one eye image typically set in a blue background. They are usually made of glass, but other materials are agate common stone and Lucite. Blue is symbolic of water and prosperity in the Middle East, where it is a precious resource. The color red is also common, such as Jewish members Red tradition with luck and good fortune.
There are many different color evil eye beads used in jewelry, and used as a fashion accessory and a good luck charm. A brief Internet search reveals sold accounts evil eye bracelets, pendants, rings and anklets. Thanks to online websites can be found antique and new manufacturing accounts alike, in a variety of styles and sizes to match any wardrobe. As a result, are increasingly visible in Western cultures. Look for them to become collector's items, especially in jewelry as their popularity grows.
Wanda Fitzgerald is a Florida native and an vintage charm collector who loves to share her adventures in an e-commerce jewelry business with anyone who is interested. Visit her vintage Charm Bracelet blog to learn more about all types of vintage jewelry, and her vintage Charms web store, The Charm Cellar, to purchase vintage charms.
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