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Decorative Greek Evil Eye with gold charms 8.5cm

[Code : VF_G-1006X] Decorative Greek Evil Eye with gold charms 8.5cm

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Decorative Greek Evil Eye with gold charms 8.5cm

Blue glass evil eyes have always been used as good luck charms or the ward off the "eye of envy". They decorate Greek homes, businesses, and are typically part of jewelry and other accessories. This one is a home or office decorative charm and measures 8.5 cm in diameter (3.35 inches).

Assembled and imported from Greece.
It is made of blue glass and non-precious metals.

In Greek history, Evil Eye charms can be traced to Ancient Greece. Paintings found on Greek triremes over two thousand years old, feature an Eye painted at the front of the trireme in an attempt to ward off the Evil Eye and protect the trireme while at sea. In Jewish culture, the evil eye (or "ayin harah" in Hebrew) is thought to be connected to one of the Ten Commandments, and is very much a part of basic Judaism. Arabs have also been known to include blue into amulets and gold coins since according to superstition blue provides protection from the effects of the Evil Eye. A painting of an Evil Eye is also known to be as effective, and Turkish glass artists have been creating such charms (known as "Nazar Bonjuk") for centuries.

Today, it its impossible walk through a Greek jewelry or gift store without encountering blue glass Evil Eyes in many sizes and shapes. GreekShops.com offers a wide selection of Evil Eye jewelry and decorative items for your home. These are hand-made pieces imported from Greece which can protect you against the Evil Eye for years to come! The evil eye can be traced back to Ancient Greece. In the 4th century BC Athineos states "they hung an eye from the hand or on the neck to avoid the evil eye."

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