Sometimes we need a little luck and we believe there's no better way of manifesting it than wearing it. Here are our favourite lucky charms and what they mean..
The exact origin of a horseshoe as a lucky talisman is unknown, but it is a symbol believed to bring good luck and protection. A horseshoe hanging up is thought to capture luck, whereas a horseshoe hanging down can be argued to pour luck on everyone that passes – so it’s a win win.
An arrow is thought to bring protection, as one of the original ways mankind protected themselves was by bow and arrow, it is also a symbol of friendship when two arrows are crossed.
In ancient Egypt, a scarab beetle was often buried with a mummy as a lucky charm to help protect them in the afterlife. A symbol of resurrection, protection and luck.