Symbols have been used in jewelry throughout history. Symboli jewelry has stood the test of time because they carry a deeper meaning.
What do these symbols mean? Below, the meanings of the most well-known symbols are explained.
The meaning of symbols in jewelry
- The heart is a symbol of love
- The cross symbolizes faith
- Eternity reflects spirituality, eternal love, and empowerment.
- The Tree of Life is a symbol of family, the continuity of life, and growth.
- The angel protects its bearer
- Four-leaf clovers bring good luck
- The anchor is a symbol of hope
- The star represents guidance
The heart is a symbol of love
The heart is a symbol of love. It reflects romantic love. But also love and affection between family members or other important individuals.
Originally, the heart symbol (which was formed from leaves) can be seen in the art of the Indus River Valley as early as 500 BC. In the late Middle Ages, during the 13th century, the heart symbol began to be associated with metaphorical meanings of love and affection in Europe. The man wanted to give his "heart" to his beloved. It took another "moment", a couple of hundred years, until the heart symbol became popular more widely in Europe in the 1500s.
Since then, the heart has been a popular symbol, for example in jewelry.
Recently, the heart symbol has become even more popular and is being used more in everyday life. For example, the heart emoji is one of the most popular emojis used in digital communication. Do you use it almost daily too? Check out all our Heart jewelry.
The cross symbolizes faith
The cross is an ancient symbol. Because it is easy to draw as a symbol, it has been used since prehistoric times. It is said to be the oldest symbol used by humans.
In the recent history, the cross in its various forms has been a symbol of faith for centuries. Before the era of Christianity, it was used as a symbol of pagan religions in both Europe and Asia. Christianity has taken the cross as its main symbol. It is about the crucifixion of Jesus.
The cross represents Christianity itself as well as hope in the teachings of Christianity. Christianity uses many different types of crosses, but the main symbol is the "Latin cross," where the horizontal bar is higher, making the shape of the cross itself resemble a person.
The cross symbol is still used today for purposes other than religious ones. One of the most commonly used symbols is the red cross, which is used by the Red Cross organization, but is also generally used in hospitals. Check out all our Cross jewelry.
Eternity reflects spirituality, eternal love, and empowerment.
The symbol looks like the number 8 turned sideways.
In our world, which is full of complexity and distractions, the infinity symbol represents simplicity and balance. It reminds us to be aware of where we are, to live in the moment, and of the endless possibilities that lie ahead of us.
Aristotle (350 BC) discussed the concept of Eternity with Greek philosophers. The idea comes from an ancient symbol where a snake eats its own tail. It depicted endless immortality, continuity, and eternal return.
The word "eternity" (infinity) comes from Latin and means "without end."
The English mathematician John Wallis introduced the infinity symbol in his book in 1655, thereby formalizing the symbol's design and its mathematical significance. After this, the symbol began to be used widely in both mathematics and other areas of life. Check out all our Ikuisuus jewelry.
The Tree of Life is a symbol of family, the continuity of life, and growth.
The Tree of Life is a symbol of family, continuity of life, and growth. A symbol of a new beginning, positive energy, and a brilliant future.
The Tree of Life is one of the oldest symbols. It has been used for thousands of years around the globe. It has even been claimed that the tree worship culture began around 10,000 BC in Indonesia, from where it spread around the globe. In any case, the Tree of Life symbol has been used in various cultures since at least 2000-1000 BC. The Tree of Life symbol was used in Middle Eastern cultures, for example in Mesopotamia and Assyria. It can also be found in Chinese mythology, Buddhism, Christianity, and many other religions.
The Tree of Life has been a very popular symbol in jewelry throughout the ages. In recent years, it has experienced a resurgence. It is once again seen as a very relevant symbol that people want to carry on themselves. Check out all our Tree of Life jewelry.
The angel protects its bearer
The angel figure has been used for centuries, even thousands of years, in various religions and mythologies.
Regardless of whether you are religious or not (and which religion you might believe in), the idea of a guardian angel is sympathetic: someone cares about you and protects you. You are not alone. The guardian angel not only provides you with protection but also with strength. Empowerment to walk your own path.
It also represents a positive and moral idea that the guardian angel helps us choose 'correctly'. That good triumphs over evil.
The angel wing is a protective wing above its bearer.
The angel wing represents the same as a guardian angel: The angel wing symbolizes protection, care, as well as the strength and courage to walk your path correctly. The angel wing symbolizes that the angel has spread its wings to protect and safeguard its bearer.
The angel wing is perhaps a slightly more modern version of the guardian angel. Check out all our Angel, Guardian Angel, and Angel Wing jewelry.
Four-leaf clovers bring good luck
According to Irish tradition, finding a four-leaf clover brings good luck.
Four-leaf clovers are lucky charms that protect their finders and bring good fortune.
In the Middle Ages, children believed that if they carried four-leaf clovers with them, they would be able to see fairies. The first written record of four-leaf clovers and their ability to bring good luck dates back to the early 17th century. Check out all our Neliapila and Onnenapila jewelry.
The anchor is a symbol of hope.
In the beginning of times, the anchor symbolized safety, as the anchor provided safety to ships. Christianity adopted the anchor symbol as a symbol of hope. The anchor also represents a new beginning, moving forward. Just as an anchor is lifted from the water at the harbor when a ship departs, in the same way, an anchor is lifted in a person's life when they set off towards new adventures, dreams, and goals. Check out all our Anchor jewelry.
The star represents guidance
The star symbolizes guidance and protection. The North Star has served as a navigation aid for travelers for millennia. The star is a very old symbol. It has been used in cave paintings thousands of years ago.
The 5-pointed star, or pentagram, is a very popular and widely used symbol even today. It appears on the flags of the United States and the European Union. If a 5-pointed star is red, it is often associated with communism. The 6-pointed Star of David, on the other hand, is an important symbol for the Jewish people. Check out all our Tähti jewelry.
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