What To Know About Spiritual Jewelry
Nearly all faiths have items that are considered spiritual jewelry. If you are New Age, Christian or Buddhist you will find meaningful symbols of your faith that are designed for both men and women. This jewelry has roots that are very old. It is often found in the earliest traces of civilization.
In fact, most surviving early artwork was of a spiritual nature. Many early religions made idols as well as other symbols of their faith. There are pieces that have survived from nearly every period of man’s history. In addition to the larger pieces, there were also smaller pieces that were designed for use as jewelry.
Some jewelry that was spiritual in nature was worn in order to ward off evil spirits. Other pieces were made to remind the wearer of their god or religious duty. The pieces were worn because they were important to the wearer.
In Catholicism, crosses, crucifixes and rosaries are some of the more important types of spiritual jewelry. Rosaries are of great importance as they remind the wearer of their prayers. In addition, many Catholics as well as non-Catholics may wear medallions such as a St. Christopher.
While many Protestant Christians do not wear crucifixes or rosaries, cross jewelry is very popular. In addition, the symbol of the fish, used by early Christians as a means of identification, is often worn by Protestants.
Much of the New Age jewelry has ancient roots. New Age practitioners may wear amulets that are copied from ancient artwork. The jewelry may use precious stones or gemstones. The metals may be gold, silver or an alloy.
Many Native Americans wear metaphysical jewelry. The jewelry may have to do with a rite of passage, be a healing stone or be used only in ceremonies. In the United States there are special laws about jewelry that is sold as Native American jewelry, so if you want authentic jewelry, be sure that you understand these laws.
Costs for these pieces may be vary from almost nothing to being very expensive. Some jewelry may be made primarily of plastic and cheap while other pieces are made of precious metals and stones and very expensive. If you have a jeweler make a custom made piece just for you, you can expect to pay the most for the piece.
When planning to purchase spiritual jewelry, start by setting your budget. It is important to have a price range in mind before you shop. If you are purchasing a more expensive piece, look for quality in workmanship. Settings should be firmly attached and clasps or fasteners need to be secure. A lost stone can be expensive to replace and a faulty clasp can result in the entire piece being lost. If you have a newly found faith, then you may want to speak with an older practitioner before making a purchase. They may be able to recommend appropriate jewelry for you.