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Ancient Egyptians first wore jewelry made of widely available gold and precious stones to symbolize good luck, healing, and eternal life. The scarab (beetle), the lotus, serpents, the eye of the Horus, and the ankh were the main symbols. Native Americans, too, wore jewelry made of turquoise and silver to honor the spirits, using specific colors and animal totems.
Early Christians identified themselves with crosses and rosary prayer beads, but because they faced much persecution, they often preferred the less-obvious fish charm, as the Greek word for fish, “ichthys,” was an acronym for “Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.”
Christian icons, particularly crosses made in Berlin ironwork, made a comeback in the Victorian era, the first time the symbol had been worn widely since the Renaissance. Women also wore belt buckles featuring Medieval Gothic architectural motifs such as stylized shamrocks known as trefoil, the three-leaf symbol of the Holy Trinity, and quatrefoil, the four-leaf sign of the four Gospels...
In Jewish culture, the Star of David is a popular charm, thought to be the symbol King David used to decorate his battle shield.
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Recent News: Religious Jewelry
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Guns, public education, and stupidity
Washington Times, June 17thIf some poor kid mentions God, possesses a Bible, or wears a piece of religious jewelry in public school, the result is likely to be an inquisition. Biting a Pop Tart into the shape of a gun is not a threat, no matter what the Baltimore Sun says...Read more
How Travelers Can Stay Safe in Istanbul—or Anywhere
Condé Nast Traveler, June 7thDress to blend in—which means no brand new white sneakers, no logos, no religious jewelry. In developing countries, favor earth tones rather than bold colors. • Don't study your map on the street. Go into a safe, busy store or restaurant. • Be careful...Read more
18th Eucharistic Congress Draws 'Beautiful Community'
Georgia Bulletin, June 7thBetsy Shamine made her first appearance at the congress, with her heirloom rosaries, chaplets and religious jewelry. “I believe in using sacred art to reclaim our Catholic identity,” said Shamine, a former engineer. There wasn't one piece of her art...Read more
Beautiful and Attractive Bracelets Available at Triple MJ
SBWire (press release), May 30thThere are more religious jewelry on sale and people can also buy cross pendanton this website aside from other accessories like bead bracelets. They have a wide selection of items to choose from that can represent a person's faith and belief. The cross ...Read more
Rumor Started on Facebook Causes Stir in a Randolph County High School
WDTV, May 24thSome people also claimed that they heard some students were kicked out for wearing religious jewelry. The school went into damage control mode and set the record straight. The superintendent put much of the blame on social media. The Superintendent of ...Read more
Randolph superintendent addresses clothing rumors
The Inter-Mountain, May 22ndand Jennings Randolph Elementary are being sent home or asked to change clothes because the shirts are of a religious nature, or shirts with American flags or religious jewelry," Terry George, Randolph County superintendent of schools, said Tuesday...Read more
Walker Metalsmiths helps Python Hunters seek heir to Lost Treasure - Gem ...
PR Web (press release), May 22ndRubinstein has also contacted the Archdiocese of Miami where he hopes that an expert in religious jewelry might steer him towards clues that might help him narrow down the possibilities from the hundreds of passengers. His goal, he says, “is to find a...Read more