Sailors traditionally wore gold earrings not only as stylized accessories but also as protective charms against illness or misfortune. A persistent belief among mariners was that gold had medicinal properties and that wearing it close to the face, particularly through the ears, could improve eyesight or prevent vision deterioration caused by long hours at sea, exposure to sunlight, and harsh weather. In some variations, it was believed the gold’s purity interacted with the body’s energy or magnetic field to provide therapeutic benefits. Gold earrings also served practical purposes—many sailors believed that, should they drown, the value of the earring would pay for a proper burial.
A baby’s future career or fate is predicted by the first object they select during a ceremonial setup.
In several Asian and Eastern European cultures, a traditional ceremony is held for babies usually around their first birthday. Known
