Pearl Jewelry Guide: Freshwater Pearls, Luster, Care and Bridal Wear
Our pearl jewelry guide: how freshwater pearls form, judging luster and shape, how to care for them, June birthstone meaning and choosing bridal pearls.
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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.
The Turkish Evil Eye (Nazar): Meaning, History and How to Wear It
What does the Turkish evil eye mean? The story of the blue nazar bead, what it protects against, what it means when it breaks and how to wear it in gold.
Hand Chain Bracelets: How to Wear Them and Why Brides Love Them
How to wear a hand chain bracelet, how to size it and why these ring bracelets are loved for weddings and henna nights. With solid 14K gold designs.
