:: RINGS ::
In most cultures the hands are regarded as the most unique, capable
and sacred part of the body, they possess the ability to heal, nurture and
create but also of destructive acts.
Most societies consider the hand to be a symbol of authority, power and
nobility, particularly the right hand. The act of shaking hands constituted
a binding legal agreement throughout the old world. This custom still holds
true in some societies and professions to this day. In ancient times and
among illiterate people stamping one's handprint or thumbprint on a document
deemed to be a valid and binding signature.
The origin of rings is not precisely known. Initially they were made of
grass, animal skin and bone, rocks and base metals. With time the trend
became to use more expensive and precious materials in the creation of rings.
It is believed that the custom of wearing a ring as an amulet for protection
originated in the custom among primitive people of using a knotted wire
or cord as a protective spell against enemies or evil. The knot represented
the eternal bond between the object, the spell and the wearer. This symbol
was later transferred onto rings, which its circular shape was considered
to be a powerful symbol of eternity among primitive people. The combination
of the two symbols, the knot and the circle were thought to be even more
powerful together as amulets of protection.
Among the first rings to have been used for purposes other than that of
protection were Signet rings and devotion rings. In ancient Egypt and Greece
devotion rings were worn as a symbol of loyalty, unity and attachment. With
the early formation of the Christian church rings gained even more popularity,
as they became symbols of dignity, nobility and rank among the higher echelon
of the church specifically by the Pope, Cardinals and Bishops.
A ring has long been universally adopted as the symbol for long-lasting
love and marriage. As such it became an important ceremonial object of the
wedding ritual. Originally wedding rings were plain, unbroken and smooth
bands of gold. In ancient Rome it was believed that a vein called Vena Amoris
runs through the third finger of the left hand and connects to the Heart
for that reason the wedding ring was worn on that finger. In the Middle Ages
there was confusion as to which hand the vein actually runs through. It
was then thought that it may actually run through the third finger of the
right hand and the placement of the wedding ring changed to the right hand.
It was only with the introduction of the Book of Common Prayer in the mid
16th century, which declared that a wedding ring should be worn on the left
hand that the custom was changed back. By the mid 17th century thumb rings
became fashionable and the custom of placing the wedding ring changed yet
again. It became fashionable to place the wedding ring on the third finger
of the left hand during the ceremony but after it was over the ring was
moved to any other finger of choice mainly to the thumb. The placement of
a wedding ring differs from culture to culture. In a Jewish wedding ceremony
it is customary to place the wedding ring on the right index finger, since
it is associated with intelligence. Once the ceremony is over the Jewish
bride usually moves the ring to the fourth finger of the right hand. There
are however Orthodox Christians in Europe that also wear their wedding rings
on the right hand, since cording to the Church the right hand is considered
to be a symbol of virtue, power and authority.
With time rings became more than just a symbol of nobility, marriage or
love. They are among the most popular objects of adornment in every culture.
Depending greatly on the materials from which they are made and the symbols
they contain, rings continue to be used as important amulets and talismans
of protection and power.
It is presumably because of her proximity to the heart and her energetic
qualities that the left hand is said to represents the feminine aspects
of one's constitution and the healing and nurturing abilities humans posses.
Because of the fact that there are more nerve endings in the hands than
in any other part of the body, the way we use them and what we choose to
adorn them with, is of great importance.
Our ring collections incorporate powerful symbols, materials, colors
and textures that enhance their energetic power and influence. Every time
you wear or touch your ring with awareness, your intentions, your wishes,
and your desires may be reinforced, reactivated and reenergized, as will
the energetic influences of the amulets or talismans the ring contains.
:: EARRINGS ::
The ear is considered to be the mirror reflection of the entire
body. The practice of treating various ailments within the body
through stimulation of different ear acupuncture points was wide spread
in ancient China, Greece, Egypt and Rome. In 1957 a French physician, Dr.
Nogier developed an ear chart in the form of an inverted fetus superimposed
on the ear, which mapped treatment acupuncture points for all parts and
organs of the body. Since that time the popularity of acupuncture spread
throughout the entire world, accepted and used as a powerful and valid healing
tool and modality.
Ancient people such as the Egyptians adopted a custom of wearing earrings
from Chinese merchants they traded with. The belief grew that a point in
the center of the earlobe corresponds to the Third Eye on one's head and
to intuitive powers. Furthermore it was believed that one's intuitive power
and ability could be boosted by wearing pierced earrings and by pulling
on them especially in those points on the ear.
In most ancient cultures earrings were worn as protective amulets against
evil. Pagans wore earring as a representation of the moon and the serpent.
Among some ancient tribes ear piercing was a symbol of status and upper
social ranking while among other cultures wearing an earring or nose ring
was considered to be a symbol of slavery and was forbidden.
The first to wear earrings were men, but in the 18th century the church
forbid their use by men at which time they became popular objects of adornment
for women. In our days both women and men wear earrings although in some
conservative companies and professions men who wear earrings are still frowned
upon or the practice is discouraged at best.
The symbolic meaning of the ear is continuously changing and evolving with
time. Some of the ear's symbolic associations are: the sacred pathway to
spirituality, awareness and attentiveness to the needs of others and the
womb.
Our earrings collections incorporate powerful symbols, materials,
colors and textures that enhance their energetic power and influence. Every
time you wear or touch your earrings with awareness, your intentions, your
wishes, and your desires may be reinforced, reactivated and reenergized,
as will the energetic influences of the amulets or talismans the earrings
contains.
:: BRACELETS ::
Talismanic bracelets are a wonderful way to enhance the positive
and constructive abilities of our hands.
The hands are our most powerful tools. They heal, create, nurture, support
and also are capable of distractive acts. Because of their power, they way
we use them and what we choose to adorn them with is of great importance.
Our bracelets incorporate powerful symbols, colors and textures that enhance
their energetic influences. Every time you will touch or use your bracelets
with awareness your intentions, your wishes and desires may be reinforced,
reactivated and reenergized and so will the energetic influences of the
amulets or talismans the bracelets contain.