lucky stone

Charm carried hopefully

A lucky stone is a small stone kept as a charm, believed to bring good fortune to its owner.

The term applies variously to stones with natural holes worn through them, smooth beach pebbles, or any stone a person designates as lucky: She found a lucky stone on the shore and carried it in her pocket for years.

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river rock · fortune · rabbit's foot · four-leaf clover · wishbone · jade · turquoise · horseshoe · crystal · pocket · smooth · riverbed · superstition · blessing · make a wish · fate · trinket · keepsake

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Opposites
perceived fortune/blessing

lucky stonecursed object

Item bearing supernatural malice

jinx · evil eye charm · Hope Diamond

protective vs. harmful objects

lucky stoneevil eye

Harm-dealing gaze, supposedly

monkey's paw

Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G