A display of evil eye pendants for sale at a souk in Bur Dubai - Dubai, United Arab Emirates - stock photo

An evil eye is a talisman or amulet, designed in the shape of an eye, traditionally in the colors blue and white. These talismans or evil eye “repellents” come in different shapes and forms as pendants, bracelets, earrings and rings. They can also be hung over the main door or entrance to one’s home to keep it protected. The concept and significance of the evil eye is especially prominent in the Mediterranean and West Asia. Evil eye beads go back thousands of years.