The History of the Evil Eye
The name "Evil Eye" leads many to believe the amulet or talisman itself is evil. Not so... As you will see by reading below, the evil eye offers protection!
The most traditional evil eye amulet is a deep cobalt blue but evil eye charms and beads come in various colors offer additional protection of a more specific nature, i.e., turquoise for health, green for happiness, etc.It is quite common and customary in the Turkish culture to give a gift of a Nazar Boncugu or "Evil Eye" as it is more widely known. Turks believe that a person with concealed envy, whether it is intentional or involuntary, can cause harm or distress to others. The Evil Eye is used to guard against malevolence or a wish for bad luck that can be transferred through the eyes ("The Look"; giving someone the evil eye) of someone harboring these inner thoughts or feelings. The Evil Eye is believed to have the power to reflect (absorb or ward off) this type of negative thinking or energy and thereby protects the person or object from the possibility of misfortune. It is believed that if your Evil Eye amulet cracks or breaks, it has done its job and should be replaced!
And lastly, since you don’t appreciate being given the evil eye, you should refrain from giving it to others! Remember: The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.
The most traditional evil eye amulet is a deep cobalt blue but evil eye charms and beads come in various colors offer additional protection of a more specific nature, i.e., turquoise for health, green for happiness, etc.It is quite common and customary in the Turkish culture to give a gift of a Nazar Boncugu or "Evil Eye" as it is more widely known. Turks believe that a person with concealed envy, whether it is intentional or involuntary, can cause harm or distress to others. The Evil Eye is used to guard against malevolence or a wish for bad luck that can be transferred through the eyes ("The Look"; giving someone the evil eye) of someone harboring these inner thoughts or feelings. The Evil Eye is believed to have the power to reflect (absorb or ward off) this type of negative thinking or energy and thereby protects the person or object from the possibility of misfortune. It is believed that if your Evil Eye amulet cracks or breaks, it has done its job and should be replaced!
And lastly, since you don’t appreciate being given the evil eye, you should refrain from giving it to others! Remember: The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness.
Evil Eye Bracelets
These lovely Shamballa Inspired Turkish Evil Eye Bracelets have seven glass lampwork evil eye beads.
These gorgeous Shamballa Inspired Evil Eye Bracelets have seven 9mm resin evil eye beads and feature a button closure.