Cimaruta

The cimaruta ("chee-mah-roo-tah" is an Italian folk amulet or talisman, traditionally worn around the neck or hung above an infant's bed to ward off the evil eye. Silver, the amulet itself consists of several small apotropaic charms (some of which draw upon Christian symbolism), with each individual piece attached to what is supposed to represent a branch of rue—the flowering medicinal herb for which the whole talisman is named, "cimaruta" being a Neapolitan form of cima di ruta:
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800 silver cimaruta with bezel-set gemstones, 3" on 24" chain; chain detail (asking US $835 on eBay, October 2021) Christian Symbols, Medicinal Herbs, Bezel Setting, Metal Working, Chain Necklace, Collar, Chain, Outfit Accessories, Gemstones
800 silver cimaruta with bezel-set gemstones, 3" on 24" chain; chain detail (asking US $835 on eBay, October 2021)
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a metal keychain with several charms attached to it on a wooden table top
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Cimaruta, 3", stamped sterling silver and made in Italy, on 28" 800 silver chain, detail (sold on eBay for US $333.29, 4 April 2020)
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