Elephant Jewelry

To the Hindu’s, the elephant is found in the form of Ganesh who is the god of luck, fortune, and is a blessing upon all new projects.

In Christian lore the elephant is a symbol of temperance, patience, and chastity.  In Christian symbolic paintings, an illustration of an elephant seen stepping on a serpent is symbolic of Christ (the elephant) stamping out the presence of evil or satan (the snake).

In African ancient cultures the elephant symbol meaning pertained to:

• patience
• dignity
• pride
• royalty
• strength
• honor

In Asia the elephant is considered a symbol of:

• happiness
• longevity
• good luck

Some Asian cultures also believe the elephant is a cosmic creature, and carries the world upon it’s back (much like the tortoise does in some tribal Native American myths).

We gather more symbolic meaning of elephant by observing it in nature.  Specifically, the elephant is considered a symbol of responsibility because it takes great care and responsibility of its offspring as well as their elders.

The Elephant also has immense determination and loyalty - always standing up for others and always defending members of the group in its natural habitat.

Elephants also express advanced sensitivity and social connection, particularly during time of death - they travel to a specific place upon their death - fulfilling personal responsibility - even at the end of their days.