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Japanese culture to the world

ペンダントトップのモチーフの意味について

coin

coin

As coins are based on the motif of money, they are said to bring good luck and fortune to those who wear them. Many people create original coin motif pendant tops by processing their favorite vintage coins or memorable coins, and wear them. These pendant tops are loved and used by many people as they create a special attachment to them.

plant

Plant motif

Plant motifs are often seen in accessories. Each one has a meaning, for example, the clover is a symbol of happiness. The four-leaf clover resembles a cross, so it is also said to ward off evil. The arabesque pattern, which is said to have been introduced to Japan from Persia, represents vitality. It was apparently inspired by its beautiful streamlined shape and eternal growth. Other symbols include roses, which represent the fulfillment of love and beauty, apples, which represent fertility, youth, and the tree of knowledge, and, more unusually, star-shaped hemp leaves, which are used as a talisman, a symbol of holiness, and the rebellious spirit of youth.

heart

heart

The heart-shaped pendant top represents, as you might imagine, deep feelings of love. It is also said to represent the fulfillment of love and eternal love.

ring

ring

The reason for wearing a ring as a pendant top is that you can wear your precious ring close to you at all times without worrying about the environment. For example, depending on your job, you may not be able to wear a ring on your finger. In such cases, you can use it as a pendant forever by passing a chain through the ring. It is also recommended for those who want to wear their wedding ring forever. Of course, you can use a pendant top for a ring as well as a memorable ring, or a stylish decorative ring. If you use it as a ring, it tends to get dirty with sebum, but using it as a pendant top can prevent that.

animal

animal

Dolphins are often used as pendant top motifs. They are clever and cute animals, but the origins of this motif are surprisingly old. The dolphin ring also appears in the epic poem "The Odyssey," which was written around the 8th century BC. Odysseus' son Telemachus fell into the sea and was saved by a dolphin when he was about to drown. In gratitude, Odysseus carved the image of a dolphin into his ring. Furthermore, the ancient Roman naturalist Pliny wrote that "dolphins are the swiftest of all living creatures," and the Roman Emperor Titus wrapped an image of a dolphin around an anchor to pray for the speed of his ships. The image of dolphins as saviors of humans and agile creatures has been passed down in medieval folk tales in which they transport the spirits of blessed people, and in medieval Christian paintings, dolphins depicted with anchors are a symbol of the resurrection of Christ.

feather

feather

Feather means hawk feather, and this word has the meaning of purification. Feathers have been used by Native Americans, originally to unite with spirits, but are now used to ward off evil spirits. It is also a motif that represents truth and friendship. Native Americans had the custom of giving feathers to people they had become close with. This meaning is also used for pendant tops, and it is said that wearing one will bring you friendship and truth. Feathers, which are popular among men, have these meanings and strongly represent the ability to drive away evil and deepen friendships with good people.

initial

feather

Necklaces are originally meant to hold prayers and have an element of amulet, but choosing initials as the motif means wearing them with prayers and wishes for the initials. When you wear an initial motif - I want to choose an alphabet that is included in my name to make me look charming and radiant. - Choose the name of your family or lover to deepen your bond with them. Such wishes and prayers are surely contained within it.

cross

feather

The cross is a relatively popular motif for pendant tops. The cross is a Christian symbol, and its shape, with its intersecting vertical and horizontal lines, is considered a symbol of the interaction between heaven and earth and the power of life. This motif is said to have the power of a talisman, bestowing mystical powers and divine protection on the wearer, protecting them from misfortune. It also has the meaning of "liberation" because it resembles an outstretched human hand, and it is said to have the meaning of releasing one's own power to repel bad luck and lead to good fortune.

Pendants and necklaces have the same meaning when shopping online.

The original meaning of necklace is the general term for the part that is worn around the neck, and pendant refers to the decoration at the end of the necklace. However, it seems that many people generally think of pendants as necklaces themselves, and many online shopping sites have a category for necklaces called "necklaces and pendants," so people may not think much about "necklaces" or "pendants" when shopping online.