What is the evil eye?

The evil eye is a malicious glare given to someone out of spite, malice or envy, which brings misfortune, suffering or just general bad luck to the recipient of the look. The belief is that the malevolent look holds such power that it is able to bring harm to the person that it's aimed at.

Different cultures have many different ways of protecting against the evil eye curse, but wearing evil eye jewelery is one of the most common practices.

The use of the evil eye symbol is thought to reflect the evil glare back onto the person giving it. It is usually also depicted in the colour blue, which stems from its use in Egypt, where glazed mud would become blue when baked.

Hematite

This magnetic stone helps you to stay grounded in any situation. Hematite has also been known to help absorb negative energy and in turn bring a sense of calmness during times of stress and worry. It has been said to help boost low self-esteem.

• 8mm Evil Eye, lampwork beads
• 8mm Hematite Beads