Color Inspiration - Purse Charms

Because four leaf clovers are rare, they represent exceptional luck, and each leaf symbolizes faith, hope, love, and luck.

Ancient Celts believed that carrying a clover helped people see fairies and stay protected from mischief or harm.

Amish barn paintings, also called hex signs, come from Pennsylvania Dutch folk art.

Painted on barns and homes, these colorful geometric patterns are believed to bring good fortune, protect livestock, and support a plentiful harvest.

Designs often include stars, hearts, tulips, and other shapes tied to nature and faith, blending Christian and pre Christian influences.

Another popular charm is the wishbone, a symbol of hope and luck found in many Western cultures.

This tradition dates back to ancient Rome, where people believed birds held divine powers of prophecy.

After roasting a bird, two people would pull the wishbone, and the person with the larger piece was said to have their wish granted.

The custom spread through Europe and later to America, becoming a lighthearted ritual linked to Thanksgiving and good fortune.

The Italian horn, also called the cornicello, is a traditional amulet used to guard against the evil eye.

Shaped like a twisted horn, it represents strength, fertility, and vitality.

The horn's design traces back to ancient Italy, where it was associated with fertility gods and lunar symbolism.

Today, many Italians and Italian Americans wear the cornicello as jewelry or display it in their homes to attract luck and keep negativity away.

The fish is a universal symbol of prosperity and abundance, appearing in cultures around the world.

In Christianity, it represents faith and divine provision, and in Chinese culture, it symbolizes wealth and harmony because the word for fish sounds like abundance.

Fish charms and motifs are often used in jewelry and art to attract success and fertility.

The heart locket, though more modern, carries a deeply personal symbolism.

Popularized in the Victorian era, it represents love, affection, and emotional protection.

People placed photos or locks of hair from loved ones inside, keeping their memories close to the heart.

This sentimental charm remains a timeless token of love and remembrance.