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THE MEANING BEHIND OUR MOST POPULAR TRAVEL-INSPIRED JEWELLERY PIECES

THE MEANING BEHIND OUR MOST POPULAR TRAVEL-INSPIRED JEWELLERY PIECES

At Off the Map, our most popular travel-inspired jewellery pieces are compass pendants, St. Christopher pendants and Rune jewellery. In this post, we are sharing the significance and meaning of the symbols and also how they relate to travel and adventure.

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THE MEANING AND SYMBOLISM OF COMPASS JEWELLERY

THE MEANING AND SYMBOLISM OF COMPASS JEWELLERY

The compass has been a classic symbol for travellers for as long as navigation of the planet has been around. In this post, you are going to learn about the history of the compass, it's symbolism, various meanings and why a compass makes an incredible gift for any traveller in your life.

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WHY BUY RECYCLED SILVER JEWELLERY: THE ETHICAL CHOICE

WHY BUY RECYCLED SILVER JEWELLERY: THE ETHICAL CHOICE

Excess silver mining is unsustainable for the environment and causes pollution, deforestation and erosion. Many mines do not ethically source their silver and exploit workers in underdeveloped countries.Thankfully there is a solution - recycled silver! Recycled silver retains the same quality as newly mined silver, without all of the disadvantages. In this post, we explore what recycled silver is and the 7 key benefits of buying jewellery made from recycled silver.

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Jewellery Guide: Why give compass jewellery as a gift

Jewellery Guide: Why give compass jewellery as a gift

Compass jewellery is the perfect travel gift for avid travellers in your life. It is for travellers, adventurers, free spirits and frequent fliers. In this post, we are sharing the history of the compass symbol, its meaning and symbolism and 8 reasons why compass jewellery makes an amazing travel gift.

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The power of travelling with Viking Rune charms

The power of travelling with Viking Rune charms

The sacred marks of the Viking runic alphabet are one of the earliest forms of writing and were used as carved protective symbols that bring luck and protection as well as a tool for divination. Travelling with Viking rune symbols as travel charms like rings, necklaces and keyrings are a powerful way to bring luck, good fortune and protection with you on your journey. In this post you are going to learn what runes are, their history, meaning and why you should travel with them.

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What are Runes and why you should travel with them

What are Runes and why you should travel with them

The sacred marks of the runic alphabet are one of the earliest forms of writing and were used as carved protective symbols that bring luck and protection to those who carried them. In this post you are going to learn what runes are, their history, meaning and why you should travel with them.

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