| Nearly every religion has spiritual jewelry. Whether | | | | stones are also popular. |
| your are Buddhist, Native American, Christian or | | | | Among Native Americans the metaphysical |
| New Age, you will find spiritual symbols which are | | | | jewelry often signifies a rite of passage. Other |
| worn for adornment. These pieces may be | | | | pieces may be healing stones, while still others are |
| designed for wear by either women or men. | | | | for ceremonial use only. There are stiff penalties |
| Jewelry related to ones spirituality is almost as old | | | | for attempting to sell Native American jewelry |
| as history itself. | | | | that is not made by Native Americans. |
| Much of the early artwork that survives today | | | | Jewelry prices for spiritual pieces vary greatly. |
| has a spiritual connotation. Whether the art was | | | | You will find that there are cheap plastic pieces |
| an idol or a symbol of the creator's faith, we see | | | | sold as well as those pieces that are made from |
| surviving pieces made of stone, iron, brass or | | | | gold, silver and precious stones. The more |
| gold. In addition to those pieces of art, there | | | | expensive materials will make the piece more |
| were pieces of jewelry made that reflected the | | | | expensive. If you opt for a custom made piece, |
| wearer's religious beliefs. | | | | you should expect to pay the most for the |
| Some of the jewelry was worn in order to ward | | | | jewelry. |
| off the evil spirits. Other pieces served the | | | | Whenever planning the purchase of spiritual |
| wearer as a reminder of his god or his religious | | | | jewelry, start by setting a budget. By knowing |
| duty. Pieces had significance to the wearer or | | | | what you want to and can spend can help you in |
| they would not have been made. | | | | your shopping decisions. Make sure that you are |
| There are examples seen in Catholicism today. | | | | purchasing quality pieces when paying top dollars. |
| Rosaries, crosses and crucifixes as well as metals | | | | Settings should be secure and clasps or other |
| depicting the patron saints are often worn. | | | | fasteners should be secure. Just as with any |
| Rosaries are very important to Catholics as they | | | | other jewelry, a lost stone can ruin a a piece. A |
| are used in daily prayers. Many of the metals of | | | | defective clasp can result in a lost piece. If you |
| the saints are also worn by non Catholics. | | | | have recently found your spirituality and are not |
| While many Protestant Christians do not wear | | | | sure about what piece you should purchase, |
| crucifixes or rosaries, cross jewelry is very | | | | consult with someone more experienced in your |
| popular. In addition, the symbol of the fish, used | | | | religion. They may be able to give you advice |
| by early Christians as a means of identification, is | | | | about a piece that will continue to have meaning |
| often worn by Protestants. | | | | for many years. |
| New Age jewelry often has very ancient roots. | | | | Exposition regarding unique pendants authored by |
| Amulets which have been copied from pieces that | | | | Christopher Caramelli. Mr. Caramelli is the creator |
| were created thousands of years ago are often | | | | of jewelry featured at Spirit Journeys' SpiritWear. |
| worn. These pieces often are very expensive, | | | | You can find out more about his metaphysical |
| but pieces using inexpensive metals and fake | | | | jewelry at Spirit Journeys site. |