Spiritual meaning of the "Evil Eye" necklace

While on my recent trip to Greece, we couldn't walk two steps without seeing "Evil Eye" jewelry in all the stores. My friend and I had a wonderful moment with a shop owner who adorned us with permanent “Evil Eye” friendship bracelets that I will forever treasure.

I had heard of this ancient Greek tradition of wearing an evil eye pendant for energetic protection yet I never felt drawn to it, I guess well ‘cause evil isn't a favorite word of mine, hehe.

And yet as I learned more about the spiritual history of the symbol, I became intrigued. So much so that it inspired me to create my own version for you to be worn as a talisman and reminder that you are always divinely protected. My one-of-a-kind design won’t have the traditional Greek blue and white eye motif yet it will have “evil eye proof” diamond charms to enhance the protective energies of the piece (see photo above).

The concept of the “Evil Eye” does exist in other cultures, yet it was Alexander the Great who took Greek Culture to the east in the 6th century B.C. The presence of eye paintings was found on Greek drinking vessels during that same time period.

The “Evil Eye” can also be found in China, India, Africa, and through the Mediterranean up to the Arctic Circle. Hawaiians know the evil eye as 'maka pilau' (directly translated to rotten eyes), while Italians call it 'malocchio' (bad eye).

Thousands of years later, (there must be something to this!), the Greeks still believe that wearing the symbol of the “Evil Eye” act as a talisman to keep you energetically and physically safe against someone casting an evil eye toward you (even subconsciously).

What if someone is the recipient of the “Evil Eye” even while wearing the symbol? In this case, the Greeks have a ritual called Xematiasma which is a secret prayer that has been past on through the generations.

But don’t worry, I may not be Greek and know the secret prayer, yet I do know something about creating protective, healing necklaces, and am super excited to offer you a Gemma Rose healing “Evil Eye” charm necklace to keep you in your feel-good bubble:)

Soon to be unveiled on the website!

Love and light,

Gemma.