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Meanings & Symbols
Where the lotus, the endless knot, Pixiu and the other symbols on our pieces come from, and what they are traditionally believed to stand for.
Meanings & Symbols
Where the Pixiu comes from, why folklore says it never lets go of treasure, and how this Feng Shui guardian of wealth is traditionally worn and chosen.
Meanings & Symbols
What do the words on mantra bracelets and Heart Sutra rings mean? A guide to Om Mani Padme Hum, the Heart Sutra and wearing sacred text with respect.
Meanings & Symbols
The Chinese thread of fate, Tibetan protection cords, the Hindu kalava and Rachel’s Tomb: what the red string means, how it is tied and when it comes off.
Meanings & Symbols
Where the blue evil eye bead and the hamsa hand come from, what they mean in Muslim, Jewish and Christian homes, and how they are traditionally worn.
Meanings & Symbols
Rooted in mud, opening clean above the water: why the lotus became one of Buddhism’s best-loved symbols, and what it is traditionally believed to say about growth, patience and an
The Journal
Looking for one symbol or stone?
The Journal explains every symbol and stone in our collections: where it comes from, what it is traditionally believed to bring, and how it is worn.
