Ancient and Historical Symbolism Reimagined In Modern Jewelry

Ancient and Historical Symbolism Reimagined In Modern Jewelry

 

Symbolism has long been part of the allure of jewelry for the wearer who desire pieces with meaning—talisman that either speak to their life in the present, their  beliefs, hopes  and dreams or  the aspects they need to feel confident, loved and protected. Ancient, spiritual and sentimental motifs have been reinvigorated throughout history and continue to be the focus of modern designers and today’s collectors.

Joanna Dahdah’s 18K gold Grape Pendant with Tahitian pearls and tsavorites signifies abundance and prosperity.

Rachael Quinn’s Onyx Through the Heart Charm features is pierced with Cupid's arrow and speaks to hitting your target of obtaining love and romance. The charm is in 14K yellow gold, hand carved onyx and lab-grown ruby drop.

The Orchid Jewelry’s Tree of Life locket in 18K gold with diamonds and emerald represents grounding, strength, renewal and family bonds/ancestry.

Nayla Arida’s 18K gold Eye Talisman features Brown diamonds, white diamonds, rubies and light blue enamel and is a distinctively contemporary take on the watchful eye. 

Ana Katerina’s 'Air' Flip Ring in lapis lazuli and diamonds creating a celestial scene that reflects the magic of the night sky –and direction and guidance.

Paired with the company’s 4 Elements Chain and charm holder, the flip ring becomes a pendant.

Joanna Dahdah’s 18K Feather Pendant is rendered in emeralds  and diamonds and refers to freedom and transcendence.

Pari’s  Fatima (Hamsa) Hand in 18K yellow gold guards against evil as does the eye symbol that can be seen as a motif engraved into the hand. The other imagery is designed to embody ancient talisman to read one’s destiny.

Falamank’s 18K gold Shield Of Protection Pendant symbolizes the ability to believe in one’s own power and strength.

Nyla Arida’s medium 18K rose gold Abondon necklace with carved malachite, ruby and diamond accents is a vivid nod to fish imagery and thoroughly modern. It evokes abundance, luck and prosperity.

Kismet by Milka’s 14K rose gold ring with diamonds could have different interpretations depending on how the wearer views it. It can help them wish upon a star, follow a star for direction or think of the ring as a lucky symbol. 

Eden Presley’s 14K and ruby heart with graphic letters and words inspired by the ‘60s read “love” and “peace” and is as relevant a message today as it was back then. 

 

Borgioni’s 18K gold snake bracelet with diamonds carries many different meanings from rebirth and renewal to enduring love. 

Atelier Liya's Lotus cameo set in yellow gold is another symbol of rebirth but can also connote overcoming adversity.