5 Jewelry Symbols and their Hidden Meanings
People have worn necklaces for millions of years. In prehistoric times, natural materials such as shells, bones, and feathers were used to make necklaces. In the Bronze Age, pre-metallic ornaments became obsolete and jewelry took their place. Necklaces made with precious metals were first seen in Europe, while necklaces were first seen in the Ancient near East art.
Necklaces have come a long way since then, and charms and pendants are created in the form of various characters and symbols. The symbols convey deeper meanings, so when choosing a pendant for your necklace, you need to know the symbol's meaning.
1. Infinity
The Infinity symbol looks like a lopsided number 8. In Tibet and ancient India, the infinity symbol represented dualism, unity between male and female and perfection. The 17th-century mathematician John Wallis introduced the infinity symbol it represented infinity, a mathematical concept that is a quantity bigger than all numbers. The word infinity stems from infinitas, a Latin word meaning unboundedness. When it comes to pendants, the infinity symbol represents eternal love and friendship. An infinity symbol on a chain symbolizes infinite love towards someone.
2. Triangle
The triangle symbol is not just a geometrical shape In Christianity; the triangle symbolizes the Holy Trinity (The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit) Depending on where the triangle faces, it can mean different things. An upward moving triangle is known as a blade, and a symbol of the male force, fire, rising or aspiration. A downward-pointing triangle is known as a chalice, and a symbol of the womb, heaven's grace and water because it flows downward. The triangle offers duality and you can wear it up or down, depending on your mood.
3. Hamsa
The Hamsa symbol is easy to identify, as its design is palm-shaped. This symbol dates back hundreds of years, and it was thought to hold protective powers. The word Hamsa is derived from the Arabic language, meaning five, and refers to the five fingers on a hand. Hamsa is believed to protect the wearer from the evil eye, which is a stare that causes bad luck, death or illness. The symbol also represents blessings, power, and strength.
4. Heart
The heart shape is known universally as the symbol of love, affection and compassion and unity. This was not always the case until the Middle Ages when the symbol took its present-day meaning. According to Christianity, the symbol was supposed to represent Jesus Christ and his love for Christians. Christians back then started injecting the icon into that era's literature and art. In England in the 1600 when Valentine's Day came about, the heart symbol became the obvious symbol of choice for the day. Wear your silver heart necklace with pride, whether you have an interest in the symbol's meaning or not.
The heart sign is a symbol that represents love, romance and friendship. You can find it on many different things including rings, bracelets and necklaces. Heart signs can be made by hand or machine depending on the type of engraving that you want on unique men's bands.
5. Cross
The cross is depicted as an upright post with a transverse bar. The cross is better known in the Christianity context as symbolizing salvation and sacrifice, referring to Jesus' crucifixion on the cross. Many people who wear this symbol do so as an indication of their unwavering commitment to their Christian faith. The cross is believed to protect the wearer from evil spirits. Some people wear it for their Christian faith, while the upside-down cross in recent times is considered a symbol of anti- Christianity.
The upside-down cross symbol is associated with Peter the Apostles martyrdom. The symbols origins stem from the Catholic tradition that says that when Peter was sentenced to death, he said he was unworthy of crucifixion in the same way Jesus was crucified.
Conclusion
Pendants change the look of an ordinary necklace, and you can make one necklace look like different necklaces by changing the pendant. Pendants come in many different symbols, each of which has different and much deeper meanings than the obvious. Before buying a pendant with a symbol, you can find out what the symbol means, and if you believe in them, choose one that reflects your beliefs, or one that you feel looks good on your necklace, symbol meaning notwithstanding.