From supermodel Gigi Hadid to the Duchess of Sussex herself, Meghan Markle, evil eye jewelry has been spotted on A-listers and the most elite of the elite. But what is the evil eye, even, and why is it so popular? And why is a diamond evil eye pendant a great gift for someone you care deeply about? This article breaks it all down for you:
What is the evil eye?
Dating back 5,000 years, all the way back to ancient Ugarit, a port city in northern Syria, the evil eye is a supernatural belief that is recognized in several countries, including Armenia, Greece, Romania, Italy, and Spain, as well as several others in the Middle East. It asserts that a malicious glare from someone envious or jealous brings forth a terrible curse, often affecting the unaware.
Ancient Greeks and Romans believed that this curse could affect humans and animals alike. Thus, people during those times sought protective measures to shield themselves from it and help them avoid injury and misfortune. Talismans and jewelry in the shape of an eye were created, all of them sharing the same blue or green motif, as these colors were thought to be most effective against the curse.
To this day, belief in the evil eye persists across several cultures. According to an article in the American Ethnologist, around 40% of the world’s population do, especially in the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and parts of West Asia. Amulets that protect against the evil eye are called char achq in Armenian, and are frequently found inside homes and vehicles or worn as jewelry. Mothers all over the world also use char achq bracelets or eye amulet pins to protect their children from malevolent thoughts and negative energy.
To give someone a gift of a diamond evil eye pendant, therefore, is much more than presenting them with a beautiful present. It also represents a meaningful and fervent wish to protect them from harm, as well as a strong desire for them to have good fortune everywhere they go.
Why diamonds?
In addition to hues of blue and green, the most prominent color on amulets of protection against the evil eye is the color white. It forms the sclera of the eye shape.
Diamonds are chosen for their brilliance and color–only the whitest and brightest of diamonds will do for a diamond evil eye pendant. Its name comes from the ancient Greek word αδάμας (adamas), meaning “indestructible”; thus, a diamond evil eye pendant represents the highest level of protection for the wearer.
When combined with other gemstones, the message changes or is amplified. Turquoise, for example, is a gemstone that has long been associated with luck and protection, as well as peace. Sapphires, on the other hand, attract blessings and abundance for the wearer. Both are often used to form the pupil on eye amulets.
Diamond Evil Eye Pendants from Suzanne Kalan
Suzanne Kalan offers a wide variety of evil eye jewelry in their catalog. Show your loved one how much you care about them with a large evil eye turquoise full diamond pendant: set in 18 karat rose gold, the Sleeping Beauty turquoise center stone is an eye catching accent that is surrounded by 0.40 carats in baguette diamonds and 0.20 carats in round white diamonds. For a subtler piece, consider the mini evil eye dark blue sapphire pendant, available in 18 karat white, rose, or yellow gold. It features a 3-millimeter round dark blue sapphire center stone, surrounded by baguette and round diamonds.
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