Also called Witch’s Charm, and Cima di Ruta. An old protective charm dating back to the 19th century, depicting a variety of symbols or charms in protection against the Evil Eye. Steeped in history and witchcraft, a version of the Cimaruta, or Italian Witch Charm, was mostly used in southern Italy. “Cimaruta,” means “sprig of rue” and the branches of the charm are the branches/blossoms of the rue plant. From the rue branches at each end is a sprout; out of the sprout comes forth symbols such as a key, dagger, blossom, and moon. All Cimaruta are different according to region of origin, and the symbols vary. Some of the variations include: a rose, a hand holding a wand or sword, a flaming heart, a fish, a crescent moon, a snake, an owl, a plumed Medieval helmet, a Vervain flower blossom, a dolphin, a cock, and an eagle.

The Cimaruta is traditionally made of silver, and often are double-sided. Some modern versions are seen in bronze or pewter. In folkloric practices the Cimaruta was often placed above the beds of infants, as protection against the "mal'occhio" or evil eye
48mm W x 58mm H
Bronze

38mm W x 63mm H (plus bale)
Bronze

24mm W x 26mm H
Bronze

The Sun/Moon symbol represents the union of opposites into a perfect whole. 
29mm W x 39mm H
Bronze

The Sun/Moon symbol represents the union of opposites into a perfect whole. 
14mm W x 18mm H
Bronze

A symbol of the Mesopotamian Goddess Ishtar (Anath, Astarte, Inanna).  Originally the deified evening star, Astarte was connected with fertility, sexuality, and war. Her symbols were the lion, the horse, the sphinx, the dove, and a star within a circle indicating the planet Venus.  The eight points represent the movements of the planet Venus.
23mm diameter
Bronze

Also called Witch’s Charm, and Cima di Ruta. An old protective charm dating back to the 19th century, depicting a variety of symbols or charms in protection against the Evil Eye. Steeped in history and witchcraft, a version of the Cimaruta, or Italian Witch Charm, was mostly used in southern Italy. “Cimaruta,” means “sprig of rue” and the branches of the charm are the branches/blossoms of the rue plant. From the rue branches at each end is a sprout; out of the sprout comes forth symbols such as a key, dagger, blossom, and moon. All Cimaruta are different according to region of origin, and the symbols vary. Some of the variations include: a rose, a hand holding a wand or sword, a flaming heart, a fish, a crescent moon, a snake, an owl, a plumed Medieval helmet, a Vervain flower blossom, a dolphin, a cock, and an eagle.

The Cimaruta is traditionally made of silver, and often are double-sided. Some modern versions are seen in bronze or pewter. In folkloric practices the Cimaruta was often placed above the beds of infants, as protection against the "mal'occhio" or evil eye
48mm W x 58mm H
Sterling Silver

38mm W x 63mm H (plus bale)
Sterling Silver

24mm W x 26mm H
Sterling Silver

The Sun/Moon symbol represents the union of opposites into a perfect whole. 
29mm W x 39mm H
Sterling Silver

The Sun/Moon symbol represents the union of opposites into a perfect whole
14mm W x 18mm H
Sterling Silver

A symbol of the Mesopotamian Goddess Ishtar (Anath, Astarte, Inanna).  Originally the deified evening star, Astarte was connected with fertility, sexuality, and war. Her symbols were the lion, the horse, the sphinx, the dove, and a star within a circle indicating the planet Venus.  The eight points represent the movements of the planet Venus.
23mm diameter
Sterling Silver