CIRCLES, SYMBOLS OF PERFECTION IN JEWELRY

Through symbology, ancient cultures developed a way of expressing themselvescivilizations expressed their philosophy of life through the use of symbols, their emotions, always related to the spiritual world to celebrate the encounter between the divine and human. Circles, symbols of perfection in jewelryare figures widely used in the design of pieces, we see them in earrings, as well as in charms for bracelets and necklaces, we present their meaning and the importance of choosing them so that they accompany us forever.

The circle is one of the coincident symbols in most cultures, the Universe is the maximum example of this figure, we have the Sun creator of light and fire of life, the full moon with its fullness, strength and spiritual power and also the planets, all with their spherical shape. Chinese philosophy has the principle of yin and yang where two opposite energies remain united forming the balance between the positive and the negative, a harmony symbol also represented by means of a circular figure.

According to Diana and Karolus “A Circle closes on itself, and therefore represents unity, the absolute, perfection. It is a symbol of heaven in relation to earth, of the spiritual in relation to the material. For this reason it is related to «protection» and, thus, we have magic circles, rings of power, royal crowns or belts that make us invisible. Yes ok the circle represents the sky, the celestial, God or the Soulis used in the earthly as a representation of the perfection of God on earth, of his archetypal manifestation in matter.

On Earth the circle symbolizes the perfection of God, around the world there is evidence of buildings, objects and representations arranged in a circular way, as is the case of stonehenge, the Aztec solar calendar, the mandalas used in Buddhism and Hinduismthe winged circle used in different cultures, for example the Egyptians showed it in the Atem symbol, the celestial circle, their god was «Ra», the god of the sky and the god of the sun, giver of life and responsible for death and death. the resurrection.

When some type of dance is performed, it is very common to observe that they are celebrated in a circle, which symbolizes the union in brotherhood and the protection of the community within limits; In Cairo there is the Sufi tradition, with its dance of the Cerviches or mevlevi, with their white skirts that rotate in perfect synchronization on themselves, to achieve a unique spiritual elevation with their rotating movements.

Women are a reflection of the earthwe give life through a fertilized egg, we are home and protection, we are the womb of creationFor this and many reasons, this symbol should be included as an inseparable piece in our jewelry to highlight our qualities as a woman.