Evil eye jewellery

The evil eye, or nazar, is one of the oldest symbols people wear. In Indian, Turkish, Greek and Middle Eastern traditions it is believed to turn back envy and ill will, which is why you see it at doorways, in cars and on a baby's first bracelet. Wearing one is a personal choice: some wear it for the belief, some for the look, and many for both. The hamsa, an open hand often drawn with an eye in the palm, carries a similar meaning, and the two are often worn together.

Dark blue is the traditional colour, said to stand for protection and calm. In tradition, light blue stands for peace and clarity, green for balance and hope, red for courage and energy, white for a fresh start, and pink for love and friendship. Choose the colour you love; the meaning goes with it.

Tradition often places an evil eye bracelet on the left wrist, said to be the receiving side, but either wrist is fine. One evil eye bangle works on its own. In a stack, keep one evil eye piece as the focus and build around it with plain or textured bangles. A small pendant, studs or a ring are the quietest ways to wear the eye to work, and an evil eye anklet is a light way to keep it with you on weekends.

Our evil eye pieces have a water-resistant design, so rain and monsoon days are fine. Take them off for showers, baths and swimming, keep perfume and sanitiser off the enamel, and wipe each piece dry with a soft cloth before you store it.

Giving an evil eye is a traditional way to wish someone well, which is why it is a common gift for a new baby, a new job, a new home or a festival. Add the wearer's initial to make it personal, and add a gift box in the cart for ₹ 150.

Upakarna started in Mumbai in 2019 to make well-designed jewellery you can afford to wear every day, and today counts 10L+ happy customers. Most of our evil eye pieces are 316L stainless steel with 18K gold plating, lab-tested and skin-safe.