People have decorated themselves with ornaments and trinkets for thousands of years. While many people wear jewellery merely for aesthetics, the jewellery worn by ancient cultures often had great significance. Some jewellery was worn to represent faith or religion. Many amulets had symbols of healing, luck, and safety. Whether there is any real effect these symbols have is up for debate, but it is worth knowing what they mean.
Animal Symbols
Humans have always had a deep connection to the animals we share the world with. And diverse cultures always share a tendency to see human ideals and characteristics in animals. We have always included animals as symbols, and they have had a significant impact on how we express ourselves.
Numerous birds, fish, and mammals have been connected with religious ideas about love, luck, happiness, and the struggles of everyday life. People observed the characteristics of these animals and saw how they interacted with their environment. An egret pendant represents abundance and calmness, while a tiger ring intones a spirit of strength, courage, and speed.
Celestial Symbols
In particular, the nocturnal bodies—the moon and stars— There is no shortage of symbolism and meaning behind the constellations and zodiac signs. However, a single star is a powerful and deep symbol in itself. As a universal phenomenon shared by all ancient civilizations, stars have garnered a wide variety of meanings. They often denote luck and wealth. A universal theme is a sense of durability and immortality. Stars have also represented independence and tranquillity.
In many cultures, the moon is depicted as having a feminine aura, as a comforting guardian of travellers in the night. Its steady but changing presence represents transformation, inspiration, and cosmic energy. A star and moon necklace would be a fine companion for someone going through significant life changes. The moon is a symbol of empowerment. Stars stand for divine protection and direction.
Tree And Leaf Symbols
Ancient civilizations also often had a deep connection to the forest, having a close and mutual relationship with it. They typically saw the trees as a source of life, protection, good, and shelter. As a result, many cultures developed deeply ingrained meanings for trees and leaves. The tree has been used as a symbol of life for ages. Trees were used to represent the family, community, and history of the tribe.
Even in the modern day, trees are used to illustrate our ancestry. Tree leaves also have deep meaning. They signified an attempt at a fresh start, quite literally the turning of a new leaf. They may also be symbols of our connection to nature or give us the motivation to live up to our aspirations.
Heart Symbols
The human heart is widely regarded as the source of life, love, and human nature at its compassionate best. The heart is an emotive symbol of unity, love, and other positive feelings. Gifts of pendants or bracelets adorned with a heart are very special since they represent friendship, loyalty, and love.
Diverse symbols that makeup pendants often have deeper, complex meanings. Selecting a piece of jewellery that reflects real feelings adds a layer of thoughtfulness and purpose.
