Stamped Symbols

What I LOVE to do is create a subtle hint of illustration in my pieces, and with a good portion of my stamped ranges, I do that via a unique stamping effect that I’ve developed, in the form historical jewellery symbology. Basically, I have this one incredible stamp that I use to ‘illustrate’ on each and every piece, so no two are ever exactly the same.

I just love a good symbol and I’m a total history nerd, so this is just a natural evolution really!

Here are some of the symbols you can find in my pieces, and their most common meanings…

Wheat

The symbology of the wheat sheaf has been popular in jewellery for centuries, and its meanings are wide and varied. Some include prosperity, longevity, rebirth and regrowth, fertility, and abundance.

Ouroboros

The snake eating its own tail. The ouroboros represents the infinite cycle of life and death, an eternal cycle of renewal. An ancient symbol originating in Egypt & Greek mythology, and continues to surge in popularity today.

Scarab

The scarab is well known in ancient Egyptian symbolism, and is believed to represent the symbol of the sun and its heavenly cycle, and of the idea of rebirth or regeneration. Khepri, an ancient Egyptian god, is a scarab-faced god who represents the rising sun. By extension, he can also represent creation and the renewal of life.

Swallow

The swallow, a sweet fork tailed bird, was extremely common in the Victorian period. In jewellery it represented love & faithfulness. It was also used a token, given to a loved one to return home, and this sentiment was also the reason it became so popular with sailors.

Evil Eye

Worn to ward off the curse of the evil eye, a curse or legend believed to be cast by a malevolent glare, these protective talismans are steeped in history and culture spanning geography and religion. The staring eyes are supposed to bend the malicious gaze back to the sorcerer who cast it.

Sun

I don’t think I need to go into too much detail about this symbol, its meaning is wide and varied and can be adapted to almost anyone and for almost anything. Life, strength, light, energy, self, influence, I could go on!

So the next time you want to add a little bit of meaning, protection, or good will to what you’re wearing or gifting, have a think about some of these symbols. And if there is anything else that you want me to try out, tell me!

I’d be happy to nerd out on a new symbol with you anytime.

Originally posted November 8, 2019