Lianhua jewellery
Lotus is an inexhaustible theme in jewelry, which has sacred and auspicious significance in many cultures. For example, in Indian culture, lotus is closely related to Buddhism. The Buddha is described as "a pair of lotus eyes, a pair of lotus feet and two legs", and an incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva is called "the lotus bearer", including Brahma, a Hindu god, who was born in a lotus flower.
Since Buddhism was introduced into China, the sacred meaning of lotus has also been inherited. In addition, it also represents the meaning of good luck, because lotus is also called lotus, which is homophonic with "harmony" and is regarded as world peace, including He Xiangu among the Eight Immortals. He is represented by holding a lotus in his hand, which symbolizes his beauty and surname, and indicates peace and good luck.
Shexing jewellery
There are countless famous jewels based on snakes, and their unique mystery and allure fascinate men and women. In fact, besides the "lust" expressed by snakes in European culture or the "death" predicted in African mythology, this dangerous and beautiful creature of snakes also represents many positive meanings, including the meaning of "guarding".
For example, in the eyes of ancient Egyptians, it can protect Pharaoh from being bitten by snakes and heal others, so cobra headdresses can often be seen on Pharaoh's crown. At the same time, in ancient Egyptian mythology, when the universe originated, the gods lived in the primitive ocean in the form of snakes. The patron saint of the underworld is also a snake that spits flames, and Isis, the goddess in charge of development and reproduction in Egyptian mythology, is said to have gained healing power with the help of snakes, so snakes also have the function of appeasement and protection.
Scarab jewellery
Scarab is "dung beetles". Although its food is not elegant, in Egyptian culture, jewelry made of its image is a key accessory to carry the Egyptian dream of eternal life. Its origin comes from the living habits of scarab. At that time, the Egyptians found that scarabs pushed dung balls much like the sun rising from the horizon and then descending again. Because the sun was the core of belief in ancient Egypt, scarab was regarded by Egyptians as the incarnation of the sun god. It is said that after Pharaoh's death, his heart will be cut out and replaced with a stone full of scarabs.
You can see many scarab-shaped jewelry in Egypt. It is not only a decoration, but also an amulet. Egyptians believe it has magical protective power. Both the dead and the living need to wear amulet-shaped jewelry, because the world after death is just another form of life, and amulet jewelry can of course be taken to the grave and worn in the afterlife.
Fatima's hand
Fatima's hand, also known as "Hamsa's hand" or "lucky hand", is a palm-shaped amulet, which Muslims believe is the right hand of Fatima, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad. Fatima is the moon goddess in Arabic legend. It is said that her hands can cure all diseases of believers.
Therefore, the hand of Fatima is a symbol of blessing peace and praying for health in Arab culture. Arabs like to make gold and silver ornaments of this shape to wear as amulets.