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Chili Pepper Necklace
Chili Pepper Necklace
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A small red horn on a fine gold chain. It looks like a chilli pepper, and most people buy it because it is pretty — but it is also a cornicello, one of the oldest protective charms in Europe.
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In southern Italy they have been worn for centuries to ward off the evil eye. Grandmothers give them to grandchildren. Taxi drivers hang them from mirrors. Traditionally you are not supposed to buy your own — it works best when it is given to you, which makes it a particularly good thing to give someone.
The Chili Pepper Necklace is 45cm with a 5cm extender, in gold plated stainless steel with a red enamel pendant. Waterproof, tarnish resistant and hypoallergenic, so it can be worn every day and never taken off — which is rather the point of a protective charm.
A pop of red against a white shirt, and a bit of luck at the same time.
Styling Inspiration
Wear the Chili Pepper Necklace alone for a single spot of colour, or layer it over a longer chain so the red sits above the gold. It pairs naturally with the Mira Eye Necklace — two protective symbols from opposite ends of the Mediterranean. See all Kataleya necklaces.
Given for luck. Worn for life.
Details
Details
- Material : 18ct Gold Plated Stainless Steel / Enamel
- Length : 45+5cm | 17+2in
Symbolism & meaning
Symbolism & meaning
- The Cornicello — The Italian horn: protection against the evil eye, worn in southern Italy for centuries
- Red — Luck, life and warding off harm; the colour the charm has always been made in
- Given, Not Bought — Tradition says a cornicello works best when someone gives it to you
- Worn Every Day — A charm kept close rather than saved for occasions
Why you’ll love it
Why you’ll love it
- A cornicello — one of the oldest protective charms in Europe, and a spot of red against anything
- Tradition says it works best when it is given, which makes it a lovely thing to gift
- 45cm with a 5cm extender — wear it short or layer it over a longer chain
- Waterproof and sweat-resistant — shower, swim and wear it every day
- Tarnish-free, fade-resistant and hypoallergenic
- Arrives in Kataleya gift-ready packaging
Delivery & returns
Delivery & returns
- Free UK delivery on orders over £40
- Returns accepted — see our returns policy
- Any questions? Read our FAQ
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