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  • The Greek Church permanently confront some groups of self-proclaimed exorcists mainly old -women that traditionally practice their own rite against " evil-eye" that includes religious procedure with olive oil, water and Cross, but opposite to recommendations of Church and The Great Book of Needs.

    Sasa Milosevic: The Secrets Of Orthodox Exorcists Sasa Milosevic 2011

  • The Greek Church permanently confront some groups of self-proclaimed exorcists mainly old -women that traditionally practice their own rite against " evil-eye" that includes religious procedure with olive oil, water and Cross, but opposite to recommendations of Church and The Great Book of Needs.

    Sasa Milosevic: The Secrets Of Orthodox Exorcists Sasa Milosevic 2011

  • For fall, designer Tory Burch has included blue-and-white evil-eye charm jewelry, designed by Kara Ross, which seems an exotic choice for Burch, whose brand has a more conservative sensibility.

    Spiritual icons making their way into necklaces, bracelets, charms Melissa Magsaysay 2010

  • She made certain to tuck the evil-eye bracelet under the glove.

    Sparks Laura Bickle 2010

  • Although there will always be jewelry and tokens worn to literally show one's faith -- such as a Star of David for Judaism or a crucifix for Christianity -- the rise in jewelry carrying evil-eye charms, Hamsa hand pendants and Hindu om symbols caters to people who are expressing their personal spirituality rather than an affiliation with organized religion.

    Spiritual icons making their way into necklaces, bracelets, charms 2010

  • Although there will always be jewelry and tokens worn to literally show one's faith -- such as a Star of David for Judaism or a crucifix for Christianity -- the rise in jewelry carrying evil-eye charms, Hamsa hand pendants and Hindu om symbols caters to people who are expressing their personal spirituality rather than an affiliation with organized religion.

    Spiritual icons making their way into necklaces, bracelets, charms Melissa Magsaysay 2010

  • The look was topped off with a silver "evil-eye" necklace.

    Campbell Testifies In Blood Diamond Trial 2010

  • No telling how cadaver blood would screw up the evil-eye spell.

    Sparks Laura Bickle 2010

  • The look was topped off with a silver "evil-eye" necklace.

    Naomi Campbell Blood Diamond Testimony: Model Received 'Dirty-Looking Stones' After Dinner With Charles Taylor 2010

  • For fall, designer Tory Burch has included blue-and-white evil-eye charm jewelry, designed by Kara Ross, which seems an exotic choice for Burch, whose brand has a more conservative sensibility.

    Spiritual icons making their way into necklaces, bracelets, charms 2010

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