Gold lucky Mano Cornuto pendant “Elia”

Adorable pendant from the 70s in 18 carat gold depicting the lucky symbol of the Mano Cornuto or “horned hand”. Held by a mobile bail, this small pendant can be worn as a talisman around the neck, alone or layered with other pendants.

Dimensions: 2.5cm without bail, 2cm with.

Weight: 0.83g

Gold hallmark 750

The story: The horned hand pendant, also called “mano cornuta” in Italian, is a powerful apotropaic symbol from Mediterranean folk traditions, and particularly rooted in the culture of southern Italy. Representing a closed hand with only the index and little fingers raised, this ancestral gesture is supposed to repel the evil eye (malocchio) and protect its wearer from negative energies, jealousy and curses. Frequently worn as a gold or red coral pendant, this talisman was offered as a token of protection, often to children or travelers.