Butterfly Jewelry Meaning: Transformation, Memory and Gifting Ideas
Butterfly jewelry meaning: transformation, the soul and remembrance in folklore, how to choose a butterfly necklace style, and thoughtful gift occasions.
The Journal
Symbols & Meanings
Jewelry has always carried meaning. In Istanbul, a blue nazar is pinned on newborns, gold is given at weddings and the Şahmeran legend is told across Anatolia. Our Symbols and Meanings guides explain where these motifs come from, what they traditionally stand for and how to wear them in solid gold. We present meanings as tradition and folklore, so you can choose a piece for the story it tells.
Evil Eye Bracelet Guide: Glass, Enamel or CZ and How to Wear One
Evil eye bracelet guide: glass nazar beads vs enamel vs CZ, which wrist to wear it on, sizing tips, and how to give an evil eye bracelet as a gift.
Şahmeran Meaning: The Anatolian Snake Queen Legend in Gold Jewelry
Sahmeran meaning: the Anatolian legend of the wise snake queen, what she symbolizes in Turkish folklore, and how Sahmeran hand chains are worn today.
Garnet Jewelry Meaning: January Birthstone History, Symbolism and Care
Garnet jewelry meaning: the pomegranate name, travel and loyalty folklore, why it is the January birthstone, simple care tips, and our garnet gold pieces.
Turquoise Jewelry Meaning: The Turkish Stone, Birthstone Lore and Care
Turquoise jewelry meaning: why its name means Turkish stone, its December birthstone lore, how to care for a porous gem, and the turquoise pieces we make.
Blue Topaz Jewelry Meaning: December Birthstone Lore and Care Tips
Blue topaz jewelry meaning: its folklore, why it appears on many December birthstone lists, how its blue color usually comes about, and how to care for it.
Amethyst Jewelry Meaning: History, February Birthstone and Care
Amethyst jewelry meaning explained: Greek legends, royal purple, February birthstone lore, how to protect it from heat and light, and our natural pieces.
Natural Stone Gold Jewelry Guide: Real Gemstones vs CZ in 14K Gold
Natural stone gold jewelry guide: how real gemstones differ from cubic zirconia, which of our 14K pieces use natural stones, and how to care for each one.
Turkish Jewelry Traditions: Wedding Gold, Nazar, Maşallah and Şahmeran
Turkish jewelry traditions explained by Grand Bazaar goldsmiths: wedding gold pinning, nazar, maşallah charms, crescent and star, Şahmeran and baby gold.
Gemstone Meanings in Gold Jewelry: Amethyst, Topaz, Turquoise and More
Gemstone meanings for amethyst, blue topaz, turquoise, emerald, ruby, garnet and pearl, plus an honest guide to natural stones vs cubic zirconia in gold.
