"On the ocean of life let your mind be the ship and your heart be the compass."
— James David Manning
Over 2000 years ago in China people looked on in wonder as a naturally magnetic lodestone, floating in water, would spin around and settle pointing south. Called a loupan, this device was used by the practitioners of Feng Shui to orientate buildings in the most harmonious way.
1000 years later iron was struck upon the loadstone and set in small wooden containers with four simple markings - the compass was born. Adventurers could now set out to discover the world. No ocean was too large to traverse, and with the compass leading the way, it became an inspirational symbol of adventure.
Here at Rahul Patel Collection, our founder and lead designer Rahul took his inspiration for the Nautical Compass Amulet with Black Spinel from his own travels. Working on a two week cruise project with Royal Caribbean, on their Independence of the Seas ship, Rahul fell in love with sailing and nautical life. Rahul wanted to create an amulet that was elegant but versatile for everyday wear.
The amulet is a sterling silver eight pointed compass rose. Hand-crafted by a unique eight step process to produce an uncomplicated, yet eye catching design.
For the heart of the compass rose, Rahul chose to set a vibrant round faceted black spinel stone. Spinel crystals are so perfect that in Burma they are considered to be ‘polished by the spirits’. The amulet is recommended to wear with our 1.8mm Diamond Cut Rope Chain which is inspired by lines of ropes used to hoist the sails of the early ships. The variable length of the chain makes it easy to position the pendent close to your heart.
