Tattoos Pearls and Pearl, shell - meanings and sketches

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The pearl is a gemstone symbol of purity, whiteness, wealth, light and femininity (see also Diamond Tattoo). It has a pale glow and is associated with the full moon (see Tattoos of the moon) and water (see also Water tattoo). Deep beneath the water a grain of sand caught in the shell is closed from view by the shell's flaps and turns into a pearl for several years. The pearl is a special rarity, it is noble and pure, in order to get it you need to perform a feat, to get it from the bottom of the sea.

The seashell as a symbol

The image of the seashell has always been associated with fertility and the feminine. The Chinese believed that it brought good luck and was a powerful talisman. In Buddhists, the shell symbolized wisdom and knowledge of the essence of existence, because the spiral is a symbol of cyclicity and rebirth. It was not uncommon to see the image of a mollusk on the foot of the Buddha.

The shell reflected the frailty and transience of life, which is why artists sometimes depicted it in still lifes alongside bread and wine, key Christian symbols. In such paintings, the shell signified the soul of a man ready to leave this world because of the meaninglessness of existence.

History of pearls

Pearls are first mentioned in the literature of ancient China and India (see Indian tattoos); Indian Vedic literature says that pearls were known about on the peninsula before 1500 BC. Characteristically, among the ancient Egyptian and Greek jewelry of the same kind, many times were found semi-precious stones framed by pearls. Alexander the Great's troops took a lot of pearls to the Mediterranean countries from India and Persia. Even more widespread were pearls in the 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. Pearls from India were considered the most precious, due to their beautiful color and incomparable luster. The masters of the time tried to give the pearls of lesser quality from other places the luster of eastern pearls, some of which were ground successfully, others were not, but it resulted in the loss of the pearls' value. But not the ones from the East. The peculiar luster and perfect roundness of shape became not only the hallmark of these pearls, but also the symbol of perfection. For mystics in those days the pearl appeared as an ennobling of the former primitive, in essence, animals (see also Animal tattoos).

The technique of performing

Shell looks beautiful in the styles of realism and watercolor, as the sketch is characterized by a riot of colors, expressiveness and detail. For miniature images, minimalist and Dotwork techniques are suitable. The picture turns out simple and even primitive, but this is its highlight. The main places for application are the hand, wrist, ankle, neck and chest. Similar images prefer representative of the weaker sex.

Sketches of tattoos with a seashell (see photo in the gallery) do not leave anyone indifferent, reminding of the sea and summer vacation.

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Photos of tattoos with a seashell

Choosing a tattoo parlor

If it is necessary to "stuff" on the body a tattoo of this type, it is recommended to give preference in favor of the services of specialists with experience. In that case if to use services of the first found masters, there is a great probability that you will not be satisfied with how the work was done and accordingly in a short time you will think over that to remove a tattoo. With the responsible approach to this question, there can be no doubt that you will be satisfied with the fact that you have "beaten" the image of a seashell on your body.

Minimalist tattoos

We love Small minimalist tattoos.. They are very current and are also used by people who are hesitant to get much larger tattoos. This is a great example of very simple seashell inspired tattoos. You can put them in all sorts of places, from your arms to your side or hands. Do you like such simple ideas?

Colorful tattoos.

We like colorless seashell tattoos, but the truth is that there are those who want to give their tattoo a special touch. So here we have two very pretty tattoos. One of them with blue tones characteristic of water, blurred in the shell to create different shades. In another we see a seashell that tries to capture a very original iridescent tone, undoubtedly reminding us of the world of mermaids.

Popular tattoo subjects

It is believed that sailorswho have reached China by sea have the right to wear a dragon tattoo. It symbolizes:

• invincibility;
• majesty;
• pride;
• great strength;
• indestructible power.

Sea golden dragon tattoo is applied when an international date line is reached.

• This is a conventional feature of the planet's surface, passing between the poles.
• The local time on the sides of the line differs at 24 hours.

Classic

19th century sailor tattoos symbolized the signs of sea wolves.

Drawings below the knees, above the neck were forbidden.

Sailors tattooed a woman to protect themselves from adversity, to make a shortcut home.

A pig and a rooster

Tattoos of sailorsdepicting a pig, a rooster, are located on the legs. Features:

1. It is a spiritual amulet, serving as protection for sailors.
2. Since the middle of the 19th century, the tattoo is placed on the principle: the rooster's right leg and the pig's left leg.
3. Amulet will help to save if the ship is wrecked.

There were cases when during transportation of livestock the ship sank and the container with pigs, roosters, chickens was found afloat. The animals were rescued in time or the waves nailed wooden crates with the creatures still alive to the shore.

A ship with wind-filled sails

Tattoos of sailorsdepicting a ship with wind-filled sails marks the reaching of the Horn Coast, the boundary point of South America.

Anchor

The symbol is associated with the elements of the sea, sailors, marines, and fishermen.

The tattoo emphasizes:

• stability;
• patience;
• loyalty;
• purposefulness;
• the union of the 2 beginnings.

For a sailor, the anchor tattoo denotes achievement of the rank of bosun. According to history, shows the sailor walking on the Atlantic.

In addition, applied to:

• back;

• rib;

• shoulder.

As a symbol of fidelity, a couple in love often depicts an anchor on their ring fingers.

Harpoon

A sailor, the owner of such a tattoo, serves in the fishing fleet.

A rope around the wrist

The tattoo denotes a deck sailor working with fishing gear.

Swallows

Symbolize:

faith;

hope;

soon salvation.

Many seafarers believe that in the event of a shipwreck, tattoos of birds will pull the bodies out of the water.

The swallow tattoo is applied by a sailor after overcoming 5,000 nautical miles, which is equivalent to 9,260 kilometers. The bird signifies the desire to return home.

Sailor's star/compass.

Ancient ships used to have a navigational instrument:

• compass;
• sextant;
• navigational star.

Historical Facts:

1. An experienced navigator was required to use the instruments.
2. Casual people from noble families came to seafaring.
3. Sailors had a tradition of tattooing a star to show the way.
4. Sailors harbored the hope that the tattoo would help secure the way home.

Turtle

Denotes crossing the Equator sailor, participation in the traditional feast of Neptune. There is another meaning - an experienced sailor. Turtle symbolizes self-sufficiency, loneliness.

Crossed anchors between the index finger and thumb

A tattoo of a bosun supervising lower-ranking sailors.

The image has a petty officer of warships.

Applied to the left hand by people who have visited all the oceans.

Those who have visited the 7 seas do the right hand tattoo.

The meaning of the tattoo for men

This is a good reflection of the character traits of the seashell tattoo chosen by men born under the zodiac signs that belong to the water element. Aquarians love water and bodies of water, are interested in their inhabitants, crayfish are secretive and can defend themselves, and the fish are silent and withdrawn - all these qualities indicate the shells depicted on the body parts, open to the eyes. Tattoos are often complemented by bright details - turquoise waves, splashes and sea foam.

The spiral structure of the shells of the nautilus and other mollusks, whose houses resemble a pipe - a good idea for the body drawings, telling about the thoughts and ideas of the owner. Men with these tattoos are philosophical about the vicissitudes of life, believing that everything moves in a spiral in a certain order that does not disturb the harmony of creation.

The bivalve shell is a symbol of nucleation and fertility, the drawing is well suited for creating a personal talisman, well helping in business matters, creativity, studies. Tattoos with such images are the sign of energetic and thirsty for success, for which the support of family and loved ones is important.

A small image of a shell in the style of minimalism is often chosen by lovers of tourism, fans of active lifestyle. Shellfish is an ancient sign of travelers, which is still relevant today. Fans of sea voyages prefer the original tattoo designs, where the shell turns into a sailboat dissecting the waves or a mysterious grotto filled with wondrous artifacts.

Types of tattoos with a seashell

Speaking about the bivalve shell, it is worth noting that it is an exclusively female symbol. One of the most important meanings, in this case, is fertility and wealth. Not for nothing, many firms use the image of a seashell in their logos. This promotes success in the work. Thus, if you "stuff" such an image on your body, then you will certainly be successful in any business that you start.

It is also common to see a tattoo with a seashell that closes its sashes. Note that by closing it, it detaches itself from the outside world. The image of this type tells us that the person likes to "withdraw into himself", to unravel any mysteries. Apparently, tattoos of this type are most often suitable for those categories of people who devote their lives to the work process or self-improvement.

When the shell is closed, it withdraws, as if separating itself from the outside world. Such an image tells us about going inside ourselves, unraveling their secrets, about self-discovery. Perhaps this tattoo is very suitable for people who devote their lives to work on themselves and self-improvement.

If a seashell is depicted as a spiral, the image indicates that the bearer of the tattoo is capable of combining two elements in himself, that he has reached a balance, harmony of body and spirit, and is ready for freedom and risk. On the other hand, by analogy with the snail, the spiral of such a shell depicted on the human body may speak of his measured character, unhurriedness and enjoyment of life.

The external image of the shell and its sound, which comes from the depths, defined the interpretation of the shell as the beginning of a unique, life-giving sound. The symbol is suitable for people who love the sound of the sea and simply beautiful, enchanting music. Very suitable for such a tattoo for creative people.

Symbolic meanings of the seashell

The seashell is one of the most beautiful creations of a sculptor named Nature, capable of carrying meaning for the human Mind and being a sign on his life trajectory.

The reading of this sign depends on the form of the creation, the basic ones being:

The basic basic forms of shells, there are many varieties of them found in Nature.

1. A shell resembling the external female organs;
2. spiral shell;
3. Bivalve shell.

Each has its own unique symbolic meaning.

Sink

The main abstract meaning is the source of life and energy, it is a water Yin symbol. It is directly associated with the process of of conception and female fertility..

Ancient fresco from Pompeii

In culture, this meaning is enshrined in the frescoes of Pompeii and Botticelli's masterpiece, where we see the beautiful goddess of love, Venus, emerging from the sea foam (from the cosmic womb), standing in a seashell.

The shell is spiral.

Associated with the cosmos, galactic forms. Meanings:

• The inhalation and exhalation of the Creator;
• The coiling and unfolding of creation;
• Unwinding and twisting of matter.

In the tradition of Hinduism, the shell is an attribute of the divine Vishnu and a symbol of the primary sound.Nada-Brahma" which gave life to our universe. Similar stories, only with different names, exist in Buddhism.

Shankha in the Temple

In Buddhism and Hinduism there is a "shankha," a sacred ritual shell, usually

• very large,
• white in color,
• necessarily twisted in a clockwise direction.

It is through it that the gods can bless man, awakening him from the sleep of ignorance.

In Hinduism, in addition to the type of spiraling, shells were also divided:

• By gender: female (thinner) and male (thicker and coarser);
• by the color - The spiral shells were also differentiated by caste: white for brahmins; red for warriors; yellow for merchants; and gray for workers.

The spiral shell of the Nautilus is associated with a mathematical model:

The logarithmic spiral. - A special kind often found in nature. The size of its turns gradually increases, but their shape remains unchanged.

The logarithmic spiral: the Nautilus shell, atmospheric, mathematical, and cosmic.
As a sign, this shell shape can symbolize for humans the process of unfolding or coiling - depending on the direction of travel:

— if outward, outward. - time goes into space, manifested life is formed, you have a process of creation, realization of yourself, your energy and information from the inside out;

— if it's the other way around, inward. - there's a process of dissolution, coagulation of spatial life. Along with this is understanding, comprehension of what you have lived. As a private symbol, it is a sign of completion of something, death (not necessarily physical) - return from Space to Time.

Something in our body is also made in the form of a seashell. It is auricle. - An instrument of Hearing, the human brain's connection to the outside world through perception of sounds.

Notice that inside the head, too, there is a spiral shape, the cochlea: 1 - the auricle. 6 - cochlea in the inner ear

Nature does not create just anything, so this shape is particularly suitable for capturing and collecting external information, which is processed, understood and makes sense inside the head:

The bivalve shell

With a pearl inside it could mean wholeness and creation..

In different aspects, such a creation of nature for man symbolizes:

• virginity and feminine purity, integrity - then she herself is an undisclosed pearl;
• the nurture of a woman's child.The woman's nurturing of a child, then the pearl of future life matures within her, and she herself is a shell.

"To shut herself up in her shell." - a phraseology meaning that a person has psychologically stopped being interested in the outside world, has limited his life to himself, his inner content.

For many people, especially for representatives of the two water signs Cancer, Pisces, this is the normal state of returning to the subconscious mechanisms of restoring their own strength and energy, tuning into the inner ry, just took a break for a while).

The best result of such detachment is maturing into a Pearl, a beautiful, distinctive one. It's important to remember: In this state, there is a danger of getting hung up, whereas you need to periodically open up to the outside world, realizing what you have accumulated inside.

The undesirable result - is loss of connection with the external reality, locking yourself in (maybe in the most beautiful and amazing self, but no one will know about it). A very appropriate symbol for autistic people.

Talisman and amulet

Tribes of Oceania and other aquatic peoples used shells as magical objects: storing power in them, using them as homes for allied spirits, etc.

For a time, beautiful shells served as currency, i.e. money.

Women are still actively using shell jewelry: earrings, beads, necklaces. It's just beautiful and gives a good healthy energy.

All these items as talismans and amulets, are most suitable for frequent use:

• Representatives of water signs, especially Pisces and Cancer,
• People with a strong Moon, Venus, Neptune.

For beautiful ladies, shells are talismans resonating with her energy, ...add mystery, femininity...

. It will be easier to focus on the inner world and the hidden forces of her unconscious.

Spiral - can act as a Venusian symbol of the Horn of plenty

and influence well-being and fullness of life.

Work by Miriam Escofet

Bivalve with a pearl - is a talisman:

• either keeping virginity;
• or for conception and carrying a child
  ;
• can also be a symbol of a dream or idea
  that you are still nurturing within yourself.

As a masculine symbol

It is recommended to use a shell that looks like a horn, it is associated with the ancient battle trumpets. It is an attribute of strong and powerful men who are able to rule, to lead by themselves. This amulet will ward off evil spirits and frighten the enemies of such a man.

Arjuna and Krishna - trumpet their battle shells.

Shells are often a souvenir to remind you of the journeys

and the places you've reached. For years these overseas guests will gather dust on a shelf, but one day you'll pick the thing up, put it to your ear, and hear the sound of the sea again, awakening memories.

For the same reason, the seashell is the emblem of the pilgrims.

Pilgrims, pilgrims who brought these small objects with them from their journeys to overseas holy places. As proof (available, free of charge) of achieving the goal of their journey.

Pilgrim takes with him a shell - and visited the shrines remain untouched (and the first pilgrims tried to break off and rip off a piece of sacred structures and objects as a memento).

You can use the shell as one of symbols of Christianity

(together with the cross and the fish). A direct semantic line: Christianity - the Age of Pisces - the element of Water - the shell.

Thus, the shell is a symbol of emptiness, arranged according to a certain model.

Consequently, there are boundaries and rules for its use - filling.

What meaning and what creation you fill your seashell with - it depends on you...

Tattoo with the image of a seashell denotes femininity, fertility, prosperity, sexuality, renewal, a reminder of the sea and rest, reliable love, family, faith, success, self-discovery, unity of the material and spiritual.