Ancient Islamic

 

Islamic amulet pendant

This amulet is made out of various materials such as silver, glass, enamel and amber. The cloisonné technique is used on this necklace to create details on the metal. The amulet Is the hollow, silver bead that serves as a pendant, and also as a place to hold religious text.

For spiritual purposes Muslims use this amulet when praying. The pendant holds a text called Dua. It is a prayer that Islamic culture believe in. It is also among the teachings of the culture. 

Hindu amulet

Hindu amulets Phra Mae Uma Devi
Luxmi Phra Shiva lucky success
remove obstacle charm pendant

 This amulet was created by a magician monk in Nakornsrithammaraj province of Thailand. However though this amulet is made out of brass metal. The people of Thailand believe that this amulet was created by the Monk, and the monk blessed the amulet for using as a miracle maker and protection amulet. The name of this amulet is Phra Mae amulet. Hindu people use it as a pendant and to protect themselves in evil spirits. It can also bring success and good luck to the owner. Hindu people believe that the image of Devi Naga on the pendant is very powerful in making the wearer fill safe from any harmful thing. Good things will unexpectedly happen to you as a owner of this amulet, weather you keep this amulet in your house or you go with it anywhere you go. 

Zulu amulet

 

Isiphandla 

A bracelet like this is made out of goat or sometimes in a cow skin. There are specific parts where you can cut this bangle on these animals. It is either on the eye socket of a goat, or on the lag of a cow. 

The Zulu bangle is worn to create a connection with the ancestors. It is also used for many traditional purposes. There are certain rules that you can not break while wearing Isiphandla. For example as a wearer before cutting the wristband off you must inform your ancestor. 

 

Tunisia(Contemporary)

 

 Hamsa hand pendant

The material used on the above image are sterling silver and carnelian gemstone. In order for the hand to have these details, sawing, soldering and the rub over setting are used as techniques. It is also made by hand.  

The Islamic culture uses this amulet by means of spiritual purposes. It is used for protection against the evil eye. If this hand is facing down it is believed to bring answers to the prayers of the wearer. The symbol of an eye is added in the palm to as an additional layer for protection. 

SM(Contemporary)

Silver Rihana chain with Hamsa, Tunisia

In the modern day, people wear the Hamsa hand which is an amulet. The Hamsa amulet is used as a sign of protection from the evil eye. It is commonly used in jewellery mostly as a pendant. 

 

SM(Historical)

Ta'wiz, black pouch

Ta'wiz is an amulet or locket worn for good luck and protection common in South Asia. Ta'wiz is sometimes worn by certain Muslims with the belief of getting protection or blessings by the goodness of what is in it. An amulet is believed to be worn for protection and is most often made from a durable material such as metal or a hard stone. The black pouch contains the Dua prayer. 

SM(Contemporary)

Thai Buddha amulet, silver pendants

The Thai Buddha amulet is used to raise funds to help the temple's operations. A Thai Buddhist monk can give an amulet to Buddhists as a gift after they donate money or offerings to the temple. Thai Buddhist amulets may vary in size, shape, and materials such as plaster, bone, wood, or metal. This amulet is mostly used in South Asia which is in India. 

Zulu amulet(Contemporary)

Zulu beaded necklace

Zulu amulets first created as a protective necklace containing herbs, roots, tree bark, wood and bones. The combination is said to have medicinal purposes and provide power. 

Ancient Greek amulet

Gold armband with Herakles knot

The Herakles knot on this armband is decorated, with stones like garnets, emeralds, and enamel. According to the Roman writer Pliny "the Herakles knot could cure wounds and it was thought to have the power to turn away evil" in ancient Greek. You can find this Herakles knot in a Museum called Hellenistic treasury, Third-first century B.C. Gallery 163. 

Ancient Egypt

Egyptian scarab amulet

The ancient Egyptian people drew scarab symbols on tomb walls. Ancient Egyptians made decoration out of the scarab beetle. The above image is a bracelet made out of gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, quartz, and turquoise. The scarab shaped amulet was used for protection. It could be worn as jewellery. Such amulets were buried with the mummy in ancient Egypt. The amulet was placed over the mummies heart , with the magic and protective spell written on the back of it. In ancient Egypt the scarab beetle represent the cycle of life and has even became the symbol of birth, life and death.