For millennia humans have had a love affair with shiny pretty and easily portable objects. From ancient tombs to legends of yore, jewellery has been intended as more than simple adornment. It became talismans for our ancient ancestors, used for spiritual and physical healing and to ward off maladies, bad luck and sickness. Jewellery played a part in everyday ancient peoples lives, as well as special ceremonial roles.
When we look at jewellery today, we often feel the same pull towards it that’s carried down the ages from our ancestors times.
There’s something extra special about slipping on a piece of jewellery that has extra symbolic meaning. It’s like expressing a piece of your personality. Symbolic jewellery is a great way to individualise your look further. Especially with minimalist style, where every piece you wear counts. If you want to maintain the minimalist look, just keep it light and dainty rather than big heavy pieces.
There’s also something extra special when you’re wearing solid precious metals like gold. It could be an heirloom pendant that has significant personal meaning or earrings with a special, more universally recognised symbol. A charm bracelet is also a great way to wear a symbolic piece.
So what will your personal talisman be?