Soul Transition Charm Necklace

We've been thinking a lot lately about the ways in which humans can turn negative and vulgar impulses like hate, greed or selfishness into the more noble qualities of love, compassion and empathy. Particularly timely for the upcoming election, this charm necklace is a combination of gold, the color black and the mano figa, an Italian charm of protection against the external influences of evil. 

The legend of alchemists turning common metals into gold became a parable for the human process of self purification. Where the alchemists could supposedly take something base and course and turn it into something beautiful and shiny and valuable, so too humans by the transitioning of their soul can turn their uglier impulses toward understanding and compassion for others. The heavy 14k gold tassel is a symbol of this development of the consciousness. 

The 14k gold rimmed black relief charm is included as a symbol of strength – black being a color representing strength, discipline and power. In terms of color psychology, black is also associated with protection from external emotional stresses.

The mano figa, literally translated as fig hand, is used to ward off bad luck and the malocchio or evil eye, one of the most ancient superstitions in Italy. Worn as an amulet, the mano figa can help deflect negative energy of all kinds.