Lucky Charms

It’s St. Patrick’s Day, a day when we toast the “Luck of the Irish” and nothing symbolizes luck like a four-leaf clover. Four-leaf clovers are rarer than their three-leaf cousins, the Irish shamrock, so it is universally accepted that finding one is a good omen. According to legend, the four leaves represent hope, faith, love and of course, luck.

People are always attracted to good luck charms, and one woman in particular who believed in the power of luck was Coco Chanel. She has been quoted as saying “Luck is a way of being, Luck is my soul.” Coco Chanel was famous for her regard for symbols, and wove them into her many creations. The four-leaf clover, with its symmetry of the four leaves, was a particularly favorite motif of Chanel’s. There were other oft-used symbols of good luck that resonated with the designer on a personal level, including the number 5 – her lucky number; the camellia – her favorite flower and a symbol of longevity and purity, and the comet - a shooting star that can make a wish come true.

This particular 18 karat gold Chanel four-leaf clover charm is one that can be attached to a charm bracelet or removed and worn on a chain. There is a clasp attachment which makes it easy for the charm to be clipped on to just about anything. Although Chanel’s costume jewelry has been famous since her collaboration with Verdura in the 1930’s, its foray into fine jewelry has been more recent. In a relatively short time, they have acquired a stellar reputation, making their pieces ones that we strive to buy at CIRCA. Print this post