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Dressing for Luck

Many people choose to study the zodiac, feng shui and other philosophies that systematize people’s ability to attract and retain luck for every aspect of their lives. Even a skeptic economist could very well start believing in the power of these charms and systems since the Chinese have displayed diligence, temerity and long streaks of luck to achieve their elevated status amongst other nations.

While many people do not truly subscribe to the Chinese’s philosophy, few acknowledge that there is no harm in trying to adopt doable practices that have the potential to enhance their lives. One trendy way to attract luck is to wear Yin Yang cufflinks. These designer cufflinks illustrate the ancient Chinese belief that success stems from achieving balance between good and evil, dark and light. Ironically, this echoes the age-old saying that too much of a good thing can be a bad thing.

Religion and zen cufflinks are sure to add an interesting feature to your outfit. This would be a perfect accent for a Chinese Cheongsam or traditional dress for women as well as traditional shirts for men. Why not go all out in attracting luck on special occasions like the Chinese New Year, which usually comes in February, or even during the regular Christian holidays by wearing brightly colored outfits and accessories that still exude a classic touch? Just keep it simple. Let the accessories speak for themselves. Be careful in your choices — a dress that’s too loud may turn off luck instead of attracting it.

Celtic Cross: Religious or Pagan?

The Irish people are known for their highly superstitious culture that has influenced many of the world’s modern-day traditions we now enjoy. The great Irish exodus to the United States during the famine has can be the reason behind their cultural influences all across the globe.

When the Irish came to America to escape the famine, they inevitably brought along with them their cultural practices. In the long run, Americans, who were already Christianized back then easily assimilated the Irish culture due to its somewhat similarities with the Christian way of life.

Truth of the matter is that roots of the Irish religiosity can be traced back to Celtic paganism. But it has to be considered to that Ireland also suffered from the rule of the Roman Empire, and during that time, the Celtic religion and practices were banned except from some other symbolisms and practices that the Romans adopted.

Now we know why we get to find Celtic Cross Cufflinks that are somewhat more nature-inspired and mysterious compared to the usual crucifix that the Roman Catholic Church has introduced to us. Many religion and zen cufflinks do have that certain quality of sameness. It is evident especially amongst gold cufflinks of which designs are also religion-inspired.

The mystery behind such is the debate as far as the question of “who influences who” goes. Some experts would say that monotheistic religions are all inspired by pagan religions while devout Catholics believe that traditions, practices and symbolisms used by the church is mandated by god and that pagan religions are still the handiwork of the devil.

The Inherent Elegance of Fleur De Lys

Inspired by the legacy of Paris, France as the fashion capital of the world, the Fleur De Lys Cufflinks, has made its mark in the world of jewelry making, more specifically, in the religion and zen cufflinks department. Now that cufflinks of these kinds are being introduced to us, lovers of good stuff, we have the option to finally free ourselves from our good old gold cufflinks collection and replace it with modern and artistic ones.

These particularly handsome Fleur De Lys Cufflinks is made of high quality sterling silver and was sculpted to replicate the symbol of France. The Fleur De Lys is interesting especially when you begin contextualizing its very nature. The usual contradiction lies in its relationship with the country it is supposed to symbolize. Does it represent France or does France represent it? In other words, what gives meaning to the symbol? Was it France or did France acquire the inherent meaning of the Fleur De Lys to symbolize its people.

Nevertheless, what remains is our general notion of the symbol as something related to France and our notion of France as a nation represented by the Fleur De Lys. In the long run, it has become a universal emblem. Fashion enthusiasts and lovers of arts and humanities love to be associated with it in some way, which is why it has become one of the bestselling designs not just in the cufflinks market but in other accessories as well.

What else could be the reason but the inherent elegance that reverberates from the symbols royal and exuberant history?

Symbols of the Past Right on Your Sleeves

Interesting enough, we often associate the unpredictable and unconceivable with something mundane and irrelevant. Why is it that the things we find difficult to explain gets to be represented by such symbolism as the Gemini or the Taurus or the Virgo? All these don’t seem to have connection with whatever it is that they symbolize no matter how hard astrologers explain the connection to us.

Centuries before religion was invented, men look up the skies for answers. They tried to map the stars, thus, the constellations that we know of today. Gemini, Taurus and Virgo are constellations—patterns that these ancient observers found embedded in the night sky. Such practice evolves into trying to explain what we can’t perceive.

Symbolisms such as these are the product of what we don’t know. Now that we have so many ways to seek for answers, the function of these symbolisms is downplayed from being the answer to the unknown to being a mere object of aesthetic value.

Such phenomenon is not endemic in zodiac signs. In fact, we have seen various religion and Zen cufflinks that don’t have any other role to play other than looking all mysterious and beautiful. Silver cufflinks do have functions beyond being a piece of jewelry but seems to be irrelevant to the function of the symbol.

So when you find a pair of Gemini cufflinks, you buy it because its your sign but you don’t wear because of anything it can solve other than giving your outfit more charm.

Symbolism of Christianity

Isn’t it ironic the fact that oldest Christian symbol that we know of today is actually a pagan symbol? Prior to the medieval age, Christians obliterated all pagan religions they have come across with using assimilation techniques. Worse comes to worst, they find it necessary to use violence.

Good thing the Celts have been more accommodative, they need not endure the wrath of the Christians. Instead, they were able to contribute to the flourish of the religion by inculcating their own culture into their own religious practices, thus, influencing the way the whole Christian community practices theirs.

One tradition that we still have today is wearing the Gold Celtic Cross Cufflinks during special occasions and formal social gatherings. The paradox itself makes this religion and Zen cufflinks interesting. You have there a pair of gold cufflinks with etched patterns reminiscent of the Celtic culture and yet, the main design of the cufflinks is the cross emblem.

It tells us a lot about the history of Christianity. There had been plenty of complications before the battles of the Christian world have been fully fought. We have seen how bloody the medieval age came to be. Along the way, many pagans and non-believers died and all that is left of their culture are taken from them by the religion as a token. The Gold Celtic Cross Cufflinks manifests how much Christianity has downplayed what it did to the world in order for it to flourish. It was a revolution you wouldn’t want to happen ever again.

The Feminine Authority

Vermeil fleur de lys cufflinks are the symbol of elegance and sophistication. The material itself will tell you to take these cufflinks seriously. Vermeil is made of 14 karat gold and is one of the most sought-after shades of gold nowadays. Many jewelries and accessories are made of vermeil and the reason is too obvious to be mentioned.

Just look at how these religion and zen cufflinks complement a good auf white blouse for that office attire that commands authority and class both at the same time. Yet, the whole ensemble won’t even take that grace and femininity all of us try to maintain amidst pressure.

The corporate world is meant for both men and women out there. In fact, we are seeing the trend switch from more women than men in the higher positions. The flexibility, versatility and adaptability of women are the major reasons why it is happening in such a competitive world ruled by mostly men.

These gold cufflinks mark that on our sleeves. In the end, we excel in everything that we do and we should revel in that but that shouldn’t take away our womanhood from us! That’s what will change this forlorn world—the fact that women can lead and that we are revolutionizing leadership.

The world has seen men of all shapes and sizes and nothing has changed. War rules over. Competition becomes tougher due to pride. Patience seems to be non-existence. With the essentialist role of women in the society deems us as the nurturer and the bearer of new hope. Let us be that and shed some light in this world of chaos.

Philosophizing the Mundane, Balancing the Illogical

Although it’s quite odd that the Chinese doesn’t only rest almost everything in luck but has even made a way to systematize how people should attract luck, and although the system itself is perceived as pseudo-science, it is nevertheless still amazing how those who believe in Chinese philosophy and follow its tenets coincidentally gets “lucky” almost at the right time and situation.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Chinese pseudo-science is affirmed here. But polarization, being the result of a coincidence, is not just an assumption that can be found only in Chinese philosophy, nor is it exclusively recognized for attracting luck. Polarity, that is the dialectical relationship of objects which act upon another to bring about change, is a very legitimate philosophical doctrine.

The only difference with Chinese pseudo-science is that it acknowledges coincidence as part of the process of change even if its role is oriented to externalities.

How would this relate to a person’s boring life? It should be noted that in this discourse, luck is not the topic but polarity. Luck was only discussed to prove a certain point: that polarity exists and cannot simply be disregarded in favor of luck, nor luck be brushed aside for polarity. In anyway, polarity necessitates balance. While the disruption of the balance may be the one called coincidence. Both are universals but while coincidences metaphysical, balance should be fostered by man.

To make a parable out of the discourse, imagine buying a pair of designer cufflinks. You may test your luck or disrupt the balance of the occasion by pairing religious and zen cufflinks in a ball with a completely different motif. Try wearing Yin Yang cufflinks and let’s see if you’d get to be lucky enough to look good.

The Royalty and Beauty of Fleur de Lys

You absolutely love royalty. Who doesn’t? One would love royalty if it means perfection, elegance, beauty and most especially light and life. That is exactly what the Fleur de lys epitomizes having been the symbol of French royalty during the early centuries. It makes one remember Joan of Arc charging with that symbol into battle and the coat of arms of the French royalty. As a religious symbol it symbolizes purity because of the lily with three golden petals. The United States army uses it too as a symbol indicating strength and intensity.                                                                                         

With all the mysterious and majestic characteristics of the Fleur de lys symbol, the Vermeil Fleur de lys cufflinks does not disappoint. Made from sterling silver, it is coated with 24 carat gold resulting in a beautiful golden yellow color finish like the magnificent golden rays of the setting sun. The lily is artfully and accurately depicted. The two outward petals gently sway outwards while the middle petal depicts the truncated lily, tied at the middle and the three petals curves downward gracefully. It is unlike any Fleur de lys symbol you have ever seen. Some are outlined but this pair of religion and zen cufflinks is intricately detailed that you can almost feel the lightly folded petals as if touching the beautiful lily itself. One who would wear this would indeed feel like royalty.  

The vermeil fleur de lys cufflinks matches perfectly any dark business suit. It harmonizes easily with any colored French cuff shirt or blouse but the best color match would be dark colors which bring out the dazzling elegant beauty of the cufflinks. Wear it as if you are royalty itself. You are most lucky if you have been given a gift such as this. The giver has treated you like royalty. And be such.  

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