Traditionally, wearing beautiful jewelry is considered a female prerogative. Most of us are used to seeing women in jewelry. But, as it turned out, men also love to adorn themselves. This is especially true of males living in the countries of the East. As you know, this is a delicate and purely individual matter. Today we decided to recall the Muslim pendants designed for men and women.
Jewelry Overview
Such trinkets can have a wide variety of shapes, weight, size, symbolism. They are created from different materials, originally made out, hung on chains, laces of different lengths. They are made to order, can have a standard look, differ in price. Muslim pendants for men can be inexpensive and affordable. But sometimes their price consists of a large number of zeros.
Why do men wear jewelry?
Men's jewelry is not just beautiful trinkets. In fact, although they serve a decorative purpose, they are used with a certain meaning. Since Muslims are religious people, a Muslim pendant testifies to their faith. Their symbol in this case is a star with a crescent.
The pendant can also play the role of a talisman. This pendant protects the wearer from the negative impact. He saves from the evil eye, envious, ill-wishers and enemies. For the same reason, pendants are often hidden from prying eyes and hidden under clothing.
What are the characteristics of the traditional symbol among Muslims?
The crescent is a kind of identification of the Islamic calendar. The five-pointed star is the symbolic meaning of the five main prayers used by Muslims. All these symbols can be seen on modern Muslim pendants.
Interestingly, the crescent symbol appeared long before Islam was born. Previously, he was present in the art of the inhabitants of Istanbul, Constantinople and Byzantium.
At the moment, the symbol of the crescent and stars are depicted on the background of the mosque. He is often found on the jewelry miniature of the Koran on a Muslim pendant. At the same time, a book holy for Muslims may contain inscriptions of prayers or any special characters.
And a little more about the meaning of the characters
There are many options for describing a crescent symbol. But, despite all the limitations of its origin, an exact interpretation of the meaning of the symbol is not known. Some sources compare it with the beginning of a life journey. For this reason, a crescent moon decoration is presented on the baby’s birthday. He is also worn on the boy after the circumcision procedure. From this moment it is believed that he begins a new path, opens his own road.
Other sources claim that the crescent has a certain connection with the ancient Greek goddess Artemis.
Do I have to wear jewelry?
It is believed that men should not indulge in jewelry. According to the Qur'an, they are only allowed to wear one ring. All other jewelry is optional and is worn as desired.
Features of gold jewelry
Since in Muslim states gold is an expensive noble metal, many jewelry is made from it. Moreover, Muslim gold pendants are made of pink, white, red and classic yellow gold. Gold jewelry is decorated with various stones, including diamonds.
Very often, such pendants are made of combined metals, such as gold and silver. Moreover, many men prefer to wear such jewelry containing Islamic symbols and a sketch of Turkey, Cairo or the image of any other Muslim capital.
Muslim pendants made of silver
Another favorite metal from which beautiful jewelry is made is silver. This material is considered unobtrusive and stylish. Pendants made from it are often complemented by various ethnic patterns and engraving. They always have streamlined shapes. They are distinguished by their external attractiveness and special conciseness of design.
Are there any differences between female and male jewelry?
The Muslim pendant for women is slightly different from the jewelry worn by members of the opposite sex. Women's jewelry is usually inlaid with bright and large stones of rich colors. In most cases, pendants for ladies contain stones from malachite, carnelian, agate, pomegranate. Such pendants are very bright and advantageously emphasize any outfit.
Sometimes the stones used in the manufacture of women's jewelry are endowed with a certain sacred meaning. For example, if you want to clear your thoughts and get rid of all kinds of unholy unrest, it is best to purchase a product with topaz. Of particular importance is the color of the stone. So, business women prefer to choose jewelry with blue topaz. They say that this color contributes to the development of partnerships and is perfect for business.
Pink topaz in jewelry suits unmarried and romantic people who dream of meeting their soul mate.
Men's jewelry, as a rule, is not particularly pompous. They are more restrained. They have prayers, other Islamic signs and symbols. Such products are rarely or almost never adorned with stones.
Moreover, men's pendants have a pronounced shape. They are round, square or rectangular. It is imperative that such pendants should only be worn around the neck. Women are allowed to wear them even in the form of bracelets on their wrists, hands.
The value of jewelry in jewelry
Men wear mostly silver jewelry. Gold is the female prerogative. It is believed that the more expensive the jewelry for the lady is, the more influential her man is. The number of diamonds and jewelry indicates the status occupied by a man.
When do men give jewelry?
Muslim men are not too spoiled for jewelry. Therefore, you can give pendants or pendants to them, this is perceived as a tribute to. Close friends or relatives can do this. But if a stranger gives such a product, such a gift can be considered an insult and even insult.
It is not customary to give jewelry to men and incognito. Presentation of the gift should be accompanied by a small memorable speech. If there is no desire to make a speech, their wishes with a signature are put next to the gift.