For the Nepalese, Jewelry is very important and full of meaning and symbols. It is used as a tool to connect with positive energies and protect against external evils.
Nepal is a beautiful country immersed in spirituality, magic, and superstition. Nepalese jewelry is important and often worn in great quantities; piled up as a demonstration ofabundance and protection from evil forces.
Nepalese jewelry ishandmadeand often has arustic bohemian style. The metals and materials used are believed to have different properties and uses. Gold and Silver are commonly used as they symbolize Surya, the Sun God, and Chandra, the Moon Goddess. Red is used to symbolize life force and turquoise or blue resembles the water, sky, and air. Buddhist symbols such as prayer wheels, bells, fish, and lotus flowers are also incorporated into Nepalese jewelry.
As the right side of the body represents projection we suggest that jewelry should be worn on the left side; the side for receiving positive energies into the soul.