The blue eye is believed to absorb and reflect back the jealous or ill-meaning glance before it can reach its target. If the amulet cracks, folk wisdom says it took a blow of misfortune in your place โ thank it and hang a new one.
The belief that an envious gaze can cause harm is one of humanity's oldest, appearing in ancient Mesopotamian texts and throughout Greek and Roman writing. The blue glass eye amulet known as the nazar boncuฤu grew out of Anatolia's centuries-old glassmaking tradition and spread across the Mediterranean and Middle East.
The blue eye is believed to absorb and reflect back the jealous or ill-meaning glance before it can reach its target. If the amulet cracks, folk wisdom says it took a blow of misfortune in your place โ thank it and hang a new one.
Traditionally it hangs at the front door, in the car, or on a baby's clothing and stroller to deflect envious looks. Today it is equally beloved as jewelry, from bracelets to pendants.