Collection: Eye of Saint Lucy

The Eye of Saint Lucia is a fascinating natural object, both a jewel and a lucky charm, surrounded by legends, particularly in the Mediterranean.

🌊 Natural origin

The Eye of Saint Lucia is actually the operculum of a marine shell called the Rugose Turbo ( Bolma rugosa ). This operculum is a kind of calcareous "lid" that the shell uses to close and protect itself. When it dies, this operculum can detach and wash up on beaches.

• Flat face (white or pearly) : The inner face, sometimes shiny.

• Domed face (orange or brown spiral) : The outer face, which resembles an eye, hence its name.

🧿 Symbolic meaning and beliefs

The Eye of Saint Lucia is considered a lucky charm and a protective talisman in many regions, notably in Corsica and Sardinia .

• Protection against the evil eye

• Luck and prosperity

• Health and love

• Some believe that he protects sailors and travelers.

🙏 Christian legend

Christian tradition associates this shell with Saint Lucy of Syracuse , a 4th-century Sicilian martyr, patron saint of the blind and sight.

According to the legend:

To dedicate herself to God, Lucy is said to have torn out her own eyes. As a reward, God granted her even better sight. The shell's operculum thus symbolizes this "offered eye."

💍 Use in jewelry

The Eye of Saint Lucia is often used to create:

• Pendants

• Bracelets

• Earrings

• Key ring

Its unique appearance makes it a decorative natural piece , sometimes set in silver or gold.

📍 Where to find it?

It is mainly found on the beaches of the western Mediterranean :

• Corsica

• South of France

• Italy (especially Sardinia)

• Spain

It is increasingly rare in the Mediterranean and today most of the opercula come from the Indian Ocean.