Religious Jewellery
From all over the world and for thousands of years, humans have participated in jewellery wearing; adorning their bodies to reflect their class, marital status, age, or tribal affinity. Similarly, these behaviors continue today and are seen in United States political jewellery (flag pins, and 9-11 insignias), as well as religious jewellery in the form of crosses, angels, and beads. Below is a short list of various types of religious jewellery and their meaning.
Egyptian Religious jewellery- Egyptian jewellery motifs include the "Eye of Horus" which represents healing, the "Scarab," which is a symbol for resurrection and good luck, and the "Ankh," a symbol representing eternal life.
Native American jewellery- The Native Americans were lovers of nature and worshiped the elements that they depended on (buffalo, rain) or were in awe of (eagles, waterfalls, canyons, natural wonders). These themes are characteristic of Native American jewellery.
Catholic Religious jewellery- The Catholic Church term rosary is derived from the Latin word rosarium, or rose garden. Rosary beads are thought to aid believers in entering a permanent garden within which they are free to meditate on their faith.
Angel Religious jewellery- Angel jewellery gives you the solace of knowing that your guardian is protecting you and can act as a reminder that you to stay the right course. Many people wear a charm or pin of an angle that represents and protects deceased loved ones.
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