Description
Lapis and mother of pearl yin and yang coin set in sterling silver. The yin and yang symbol originated in ancient Chinese philosophy and is based on the belief that opposing but complementary forces can come together and create something wonderful that is greater that just the sum of the parts and almost dependent on one another to be a dynamic whole. Both lapis and mother of pearl are known for their protective properties and are thought to dispel wearying negative energy and encourage peace and harmony.
Sizing + Info
Each piece has an approx. 1" diameter.
Shipping
$10 standard shipping, free shipping on orders of $100 or more
For centuries, people have carried coins or medals known as “touch pieces” in the belief that the small amulet, if touched or worn close to the body, was imbued with the power to bring about peace, health, and good luck.
As far back as Ancient Rome, Emperor Vespasian distributed coins to the sick during a ceremony known as “the touching”. During the Stuart Monarchy in Scotland, the sovereigns were thought to be able to cure the sick simply by touching them and this power could be transferred into a coin. The amulets were given by the monarchs to sufferers of scrofula, a form of tuberculosis, and when the unfortunate was cured it was thought to be proof of the sovereign's divine right to rule (conveniently scrofula was rarely fatal and tended to run its course and clear up unaided). Even Theodore Roosevelt was never without his pocket piece – an ancient coin known as the Athenian Owl Tetradrachm.
