Author: michalgolanblog

Growing up in Israel, the evil eye symbol was all around me. People would use evil eye charms for good luck or use them as decoration to bring good energy to their homes. If you’ve never seen one, look below for some images of traditional evil eyes. My upbringing heavily influences my work, and to […]

If you are a fan of my work you have no doubt seen a hamsa before! This unique symbol, most commonly seen in jewelry and home decor, is actually an ancient Middle Eastern sign of good luck. It is shaped like a hand with 5 fingers, and represents the Hand of God for protection. In […]

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to write about one of my favorite gemstones, garnet! It’s a gorgeous stone with a rich burgundy color that flashes bright red in the sunlight. I’ve used garnet in so many of my collections (as you’ve likely noticed if you’ve been a fan of mine). This gorgeous color continues to […]