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Turkish Eye Necklace - Elephant, Prosperity

Material: Metal

Approximate size: 45cm

The Turkish Eye (sometimes called the Greek eye) protects against the evil eye, envy, and bad luck. It can be found throughout Turkey, Greece, and various Mediterranean countries.

In Mediterranean countries, it is used as a personal amulet in bracelets, earrings, and necklaces or as a protective charm hung in the home, office, or car.

MEANING OF THE TURKISH EYE

Its Turkish name for protection against the evil eye and envy is nazar boncuk (nazar-bad eye, boncuk-amulet). The Turkish Eye is often called the Eye of Fatima, named after the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and it is combined with the Fatima Hand amulet to enhance its effects. Although it can take various patterns and designs, the Turkish Eye is typically composed of a dark blue circle or sphere with a white and light blue eye superimposed. The Turkish Eye amulet appeared during the development of glassmaking in the Mediterranean around the 16th century BC. Legend has it that fair-haired blue-eyed men could be malevolent and could send bad vibrations with their gaze. When the Turkish Eye breaks or cracks, it has fulfilled its protective function and must be replaced.