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Rutilated quartz bracelet.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php12,000

This healing gemstone is best for strengthening positive direction. Its golden thread can lead you to love and goal-fulfillment, which makes it especially ideal for lonely souls. Wearing it wherever you go help keep your loved ones close to you in thought and feelings if you've become separated or out of contact with them. Available at Charms & Crystals, 122, Timog cor Tomas Morato Street, Quezon City.

Buddha tiger eye and citrine bracelet.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php 6,800

The perfect bracelet to a happier and worry-free year. This Buddha-charmed jewelry is likewise great for heightening business, career, convincing power, prosperity and money. Available at Charms & Crystals, 122, Timog cor Tomas Morato Street, Quezon City.

All-in-one luck bracelet.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php3,800

Stringed charms to enhance luck and peace of mind. The vibrant colors aptly represent a combination of love, health, business, career, money luck, prosperity and protection from unpleasant energies. The bracelet may depend on your date of birth. Available at Charms & Crystals, 122, Timog cor Tomas Morato Street, Quezon City.

"Jhambala" fountain

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php10,800

Have a good flow of water in your home with the "Jhambala" fountain for wealth and luck to continually thrive. Available at Charms & Crystals, 122, Timog cor Tomas Morato Street, Quezon City.

Ammonite shell.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php12,800

Believed to bring blessings and catalyze wealth, the Ammonite shell drives away negative forces and strengthens positive ones. Having this ornament in your household would improve your wealth, career and human relations, while keeping you and your loved ones safe from evil and harm. Available at Charms & Crystals, 122, Timog cor Tomas Morato Street, Quezon City.

Artex "Dragon" fountain pen.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php5,700

The fountain pen is made in brass and black lacquer, with dragon relief sculpture in pewter. Available at Fully Booked, Highstreet, Taguig Cityand through inquiry@gardenbarn.com.ph.

John Hardy Naga silver dragon bracelet.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: £1,436

A sterling silver dragon bracelet with a designer-marked plaque on the interior and an oversized 18k gold ring clasp. Available at www.net-a-porter.com

Luis Ferreira decorative dragon sculpture.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: £21,000

This silver-and-coral dragon sculpture by Maison Luis Ferreira.dates back to 1960, making it possibly one-of-a-kind. Available at www.couturelab.com.

Bejewelled wish-fulfilling tree.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php4,580

Apart from granting wishes, the tree has jewel-spouting mongoose and six red birds that enhances growth. It invites prosperity and opportunities into one's life as well, especially when placed in the living room. Available at World of Feng Shui, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Bejewelled phoenix.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php8,680

As "Queen of the Birds", the phoenix home ornament is ideally placed in the southern part of the household to bring fame, opportunity and recognition in all career endeavors. Available at World of Feng Shui, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

"Wu Luo" with deer, crane and bamboo.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php4,980

To keep illness and disease at bay, place the "Wu Luo" ornament in the south to prevent unhealthy energies from affecting your family. Available at World of Feng Shui, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

Bejeweled dragon with crystal globe.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php56,880

As the ultimate symbol of auspiciousness both in Feng shui and Chinese folklore, the dragon can be placed anywhere to bring excellent luck in the household. This powerful symbol of good fortune also works extremely well for budding and existing businesses if displayed in the office area. Available at World of Feng Shui, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

"Bhrum" pendant.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php31,180

The syllable "bhrum" invokes blessings from the combined power of the cosmic syllables "bam" and "hum". "Bam" protects you from black magic and spirit harm, while "hum" creates blessings and helps fulfill your wishes. The "Increasing Jewel" mantra is inscribed behind the pendant and the equally auspicious "Heart Sutra" and "Four Dharmakaya Relic" mantras can be found inside the locket. Available at World of Feng Shui, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

"Golden Fu Dog" protectors.

Posted January 12, 2012

Price: Php14,980

Fu dogs are said to protect the household or the workplace by warding off evil influences and spirits. This golden pair of Fu dogs is therefore recommended to be be placed somewhere high, ideally at the main entrance of any home or building, with the male on the left side of the door (inside looking out) and the female on the other side. Available at World of Feng Shui, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

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