Friendship
Symbols
There are many different symbols that connote friendship—from
interlinked hearts to friendship arrows and other symbols originating
from all over the world. These symbols engraved on jewelry or worn as
part of a tattoo all mean the same thing: camaraderie, loyalty and all
the other traits and characteristics of friendship. Below are some of
these symbols most commonly used and given to friends.
Friendship Bracelets
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This is a bracelet braided
or woven using different colored embroidery
floss or threads. Friendship bracelets originated from the Native
Americans and were given as a sign of friendship. If you are given a
friendship bracelet, you should wear it until the threads fray or
break. In wearing a friendship bracelet, you honor the hard work and
effort put in making them. If you remove the bracelet, it is an
indication that your friendship has gone sour. Some even say that you
are entitled to a wish and that the wish will come true if the bracelet
falls off naturally. |
Lapis Lazuli
| This blue gemstone is
considered as
a symbol of friendship and universal truth. This semiprecious stone is
colored a deep blue and is believed by people all over the world to
promote harmony to relationships. Some even believe that it helps you
state your opinions openly. This stone is also known to promote clear
thinking, emotional healing and wisdom. |
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The Claddagh Symbol
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This Celtic (or Irish)
symbol is
represented by two hands holding a heart between them, with a crown on
top of the heart. Some say that the expression used to explain this
symbol is “With my two hands I give you my heart, and crown it with my
loyalty." The symbol is used to represent friendship, love and loyalty.
It is said that if you wear this ring on your right hand, with the
crown turned inwards, it means that you are single. If you wear it with
the crown turned outward, it means that you are romantically involved.
If you wear the ring on your left hand, with the crown turned outwards,
it means you are engaged. |
Arrows of Friendship
| For Native Americans, two
arrows
that cross at the center are used as a symbol of the bringing together
two clans or two people. In essence, these two arrows represent
friendship. |
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The Jade Plant
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This succulent plant has
small pink
and white flowers and is a symbol of friendship. The leaves of the Jade
plant, which are a deep green, is representative of the energy and joy
that comes with a deep friendship. Give your best friend a Jade plant
on her birthday or for Christmas. The sweet fragrance of this plant
symbolizes your bond. |
A Yellow Rose
| Don’t give a girl a yellow
rose
unless you just want to be friends with her. A rose of this color
symbolizes a true, close bond—but not the romantic kind. You can,
however give this to someone you’re already in a relationship with to
signify that you want your relationship to go into a much deeper level,
or simply to tighten your bond with him or her. |
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A Rhodonite Ball
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Also known as a rescue
stone, this
spherical talisman is given to a friend who you have a strong and
stable bond with. |
Chrysanthemums
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Japanese use these dainty
flowers
(or “kikus,” as they are called) as a gift for friends. This flower has
been a symbol for friendship in Japan culture for many years. Close
friends exchange Chrysanthemums to represent virtue and their tight
friendship. While the flower grows, it also symbolizes the growth of
their bond. |
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