Religious Jewelry: Rise of Faith and Symbol of Protection

 

Whenever we hear the word “jewelry”, we get a picture of an ornament that glitters. There is famous Greek mythology that talks about the Helen of Troy who sparked the Trojan War. Her beauty was alluring, which made her the most beautiful lady in the world. 

Diving deep into the mythology aspect in which the Bible talks about the significance of wearing Jewelry in detail. In Ezekiel Chapter 16, God encountered a newborn baby girl abandoned, and the almighty gifted her a charming jewelry piece and adorned her beauty. The famous literary writers described the beauty of women metaphorically through nature and the ornaments she wore.

Jewelry is an integral part of human civilizations that signifies social status, royalty, and ultimately it affects our life positively. Religious jewelry acts as an ideal medium to showcase someone’s faith in God. Jewelry is the gift of nature; it has vibrations that shift your aura towards positivity. 

The religious jewelry that we wear plays a vital role in shaping our life and personality as a whole. Once you wear any jewelry, you start to have belongingness with it. According to Reiki Healing, people use various types of jewelry and stone that helps you in health healing, aura cleansing, and so on. 

Types of Religion Jewelry and their significance

Every religion has different ways to worship God, and according to their religious beliefs, they use different symbols. Religious jewelry, such as the God name pendant and rings, helps you connect with the Universe.

• Christianity

Christians believe that wearing a cross pendant will protect them from evil. It also helps to maintain energy balance. The wedding ring concept has originated from the Christian religion itself.

• Islam

In the Islamic culture, the people use silver jewelry pendant that has Allah's name on it. Mostly, the jewelry contains texts and symbols on sacred Islamic words, such as a floating star inside a crescent moon. They also prefer using calligraphy from the Quran on their religious jewelry pieces.

• Buddhism

The Buddhism religion explains the Dharmachakra that talks about teaching and walking towards enlightenment. The dharma chakra has eight spokes. Many followers use the eight spokes pendant to connect with their God.

• Hinduism

According to Hindus, the use of OM pendants is sacred, as it is considered as the sound of God particle, which is audible with a Brahmin. OM gives a positive feeling and energizes your soul. Besides, the usage of the Ganesh Lakshmi pendant is quite popular in the Hindu religion in order to attract money in life.

In a Hindu wedding, Mangal Sutra is valuable. On the wedding day, the groom ties the thread of black beads and pendant on the bride's neck. It is the symbol of the long life of the groom. The gold has the benefits of providing proper blood circulation to the bride whenever it will touch her neck.

• Sikhism

In Sikhism, they use the symbol of Khanda that has four elements. It represents political sovereignty, spiritual sovereignty, the creative power of God, and balance. Khanda jewelry comes under the men category.

As of now, you must have got a fair idea about religious jewelry, so let’s have a look at different popular materials used for making religious jewelry. 

• Gold

Gold is a popular metal because of its everyday usage properties and benefits . It is believed that it purifies whatever it touches. Gold is a sign of prosperity and wealth and is often associated with the social status of an individual. 

• Platinum

It is one of the most expensive metals, and the metal is a sign of royalty. Christians use platinum and diamond rings at their wedding.

• Diamond

The popularity of diamond needs no introduction. It is comfortable to wear and shines extraordinarily. It matches with any outfit you wear. The stone has a supernatural power and signifies the sign of purity, essence of love, and innocence. 

• Silver

It is believed that silver stands for Moon. Moon is a sign for femininity, wisdom and enlightenment. Mostly the waist-down ornaments are made of silver like Anklets, bangles, and rings. The metal helps to keep yourself calm.

• Copper

According to science, the metal has a high conducting capacity. It can merge with various metals to form alloys. Copper jewelry helps in improving relationships and love in life.

Gold Cross Pendant

A pure symbol of Christianity is the Cross of the Christ. The Bible described the cross as the redeeming benefits of passion and death. Another meaning is extracted with the linkage of religious beliefs, prayer, dedication, or benediction. For a tribute to Jesus Christ, the believers want to have a Gold Cross Pendant with them. This Gold Cross Pendant comes in 14k gold in a stunning high polished finish. The pendant is simple yet effective with a solid gold Cuban concave chain necklace. It is a perfect gift for your loved ones for their birthday and anniversary.

Gold Cross Pendant

Gold Angel Wing Pendant

Angels are the sweetheart, and they are the messengers of God. You must have heard about the master angel called “Archangel Michael'', who guided us to a better path in life. Take the blessing of the almighty who divinely connects you with God using the Gold Angel Wing Pendant. The pendant has a phenomenal velvety touch with a dainty gold Rolo chain necklace. Keep the symbol of protection, peace, and love close to your heart. 

Gold Angel Wing Pendant

Ship Wheel Necklace

Life is full of transformation, and similar to the ship wheel life takes turns which sometimes leads to unexpected beautiful destinations. These destinations can be signs of getting a good job, marriage, or buying a new house. This Ship Wheel Necklace is a beautiful creation with double-tone gold. The anchor inside is in yellow gold defining the tranquility and peace inside the soul. The outer wheel is in white gold and shows good turns in life. It is a 14k gold that comes with Rolo, Curb, and Figaro chains.

Ship Wheel Necklace

Capricorn Pendant

The Capricorn Pendant is a true symbol for the Capricorn people, symbolized by a sea-goat. Nowadays, it is in trend to wear a pendant that defines your zodiac sign. The Capricorn family reflects the personality of a grounded and earthy person with hardship and karma believers. If you are born from Dec 22 to Jan 20, then you must grab the Capricorn Pendant in your accessories. This pendant comes in 14k gold in a stunning high polished finish for a smooth texture. 

Capricorn Pendant

Russian Cross Necklace

Unlike observed in the cross necklace of the Western world is different from the Russian Cross Necklace. It has the 3-D authentic Russian Orthodox Cross Crucifix pendant with three horizontal cross beams, and the lower one slanted a little. This pendant teaches us that with the good deeds in life, we can also reach heaven and the bad karmas can take us to hell. The pendant comes in a smooth stunning polish texture of 14k gold on a Rolo chain necklace. 

Russian Cross Necklace

Take a step ahead in trusting the mighty Lord and keep him close to your heart. While you wear the Religious Jewelry, you feel protected and blessed, which eventually brings positivity to life. There are other options of religious pendants available at our store, and for more such jewelry, you can visit our website at Jewelry America.