How to Choose a Talisman That Resonates With You

I used to buy jewellery like most people do — by impulse, mood, or aesthetic. I'd pick what looked “right,” wear it a few times, then forget it in a drawer. It didn’t feel like mine. It didn’t make me feel anything.

Then came the breakdown.

Anxiety started flooding into my body. My mornings began with racing thoughts, clenched chest, shaky hands. Everything felt out of sync — not just mentally, but physically. That’s when I started therapy. One day, after I’d shared how overwhelmed I felt, my therapist handed me a plain bracelet. On it, in small letters, was one word: breathe.

I did. And it helped.

That one word became a prompt, a regulation tool, a companion. Not just for style. For survival. That was the moment I understood what a real talisman could be — not decoration, but an anchor. Since then, I’ve learned how to choose talisman jewellery that isn’t just beautiful — but meaningful, regulating, and real.

Here’s what I’ve learned.

1. Know What You’re Calling In

A talisman is not chosen for beauty alone. It’s chosen for intention.

So ask yourself: What am I moving through? What do I want support with?

Maybe it’s calm — like I needed in the early days of anxiety recovery. Maybe it’s clarity, or grounding, or the courage to finally change something in your life. Your answer guides the kind of energy your piece should carry.

And if you don’t have a clear answer yet? That’s okay too. Sometimes the talisman finds you before the words do. But awareness always deepens the connection.

2. Feel It in Your Body

This part matters more than most people realise.

Try the piece on. Don’t just look at the mirror — close your eyes. Let your fingers trace its weight, its shape, how it lands on your pulse point or finger.

Do you feel a shift? A softening? A small sense of safety?

That’s your nervous system responding. A true talisman doesn’t need to shout. It just needs to feel like a home you can carry.

3. Choose Symbols and Words That Speak to You

A talisman often carries symbols — numbers, shapes, affirmations — but they only matter if they mean something to you.

• The spiral is one of the oldest spiritual symbols, found in nature, galaxies, even our DNA. It speaks of expansion, inward-to-outward growth. It helps remind me that healing isn’t linear.
• The number 1111 is often linked to alignment, new beginnings, clarity. For me, it became a signal to trust my timing.
• The word “breathe” helped me survive panic attacks. It’s stitched into my memory now — one word that changed my nervous system in real time.

So don’t follow trend. Follow resonance. Choose what holds your truth.

4. Prioritise Comfort and Quality

A true talisman should feel good — physically and energetically.

Cheap metal can irritate your skin. Poor design can distract or even cause discomfort. When your nervous system is dysregulated, the last thing you need is something that feels wrong on your body.

Look for safe, ethical materials like recycled 925 sterling silver. Look for craftsmanship that feels intentional. A talisman is a long-term relationship, not a fling.

5. Consider the Bigger Picture

We live in a world of overconsumption — fast fashion, algorithm-driven trends, disposable everything. The jewellery industry is no exception: mass-produced pieces with no soul, made under harmful conditions.

When you choose a talisman made with purpose — slow-made, spiritually anchored, environmentally respectful — you’re choosing differently. You’re casting a vote for something better. For healing that doesn’t hurt the planet.

Your jewellery becomes part of the solution, not the problem.