Good luck charms are objects that can protect us from evil, or even bring us good luck, and that's why we wear them or carry them all the time. In many regions, there are local, traditional amulets with strong symbolism, but there are also some good luck charms that are being used throughout the world.
The evil eye is one of the most well-known and popular amulets in Greece and other countries in the region and may protect us from the evil eye, envy, and generally from negative energy. In its most common version in Greece and neighboring countries, the evil eye consists of four concentric circles. The outer and largest circle is in dark blue, followed by a (narrower) circle in white color, then a light blue circle, and in the center, a black circle and that is why the amulet resembles an eye.
In recent years, the "evil eye" is also found in the shape of an eye with blue, light blue, green, and white colors. The evil eye design is usually found in jewellery, mostly necklaces, and bracelets, and also in wall decorations and key rings.
Hamsa Hand is an amulet in the shape of an open palm with an eye in the center and is also known as the "Hand of Fatima" (daughter of Muhammad, in Islam), "Hand of Miriam" (sister of Moses, in Judaism), "Hand of the Virgin Mary" (in Christianity), "Hand of the Goddess". It is an amulet common in several religions and cultures, mainly in the Near East and North Africa. The Hamsa Hand amulet can protect us from bad energy and bring us good luck and is used as both jewelry and wall decoration.
The eye found in both amulets, the Eye and the Hamsa Hand, symbolizes the all-seeing Eye that protects its wearer from evil.
The four-leaf clover is a rare variant of the clover. According to tradition, the four-leaf clover can bring good luck. Each leaf of the clover also has a different symbolism. The first card symbolizes, according to tradition, hope, the second faith, the third love, and the fourth luck. The four-leaf clover is a beloved and timeless jewelry design and a simple way to keep a little luck with us at all times.
The tradition of Constantinople comes from the Byzantine era. These are gold coins, which usually depicted Byzantine emperors and the Christian cross. They were mainly worn by pregnant women to protect the fetus but also to have an easy birth. Modern Constantines resemble coins but may depict various subjects, mainly Christianity. They can be gold or silver or gold-plated and are usually worn as pendants or bracelets.
The most well-known charms are the ones we get at New Year's to bring us good luck all year round and can be in the form of jewelry or decorative items for the home or car. They usually carry a phrase-wish or some symbol of good luck, such as a petal, a pomegranate, the tree of life, or the house.
Choose the charm and talisman you prefer to avoid the "evil eye" and have good luck and bliss.