Eye Jewelry: The Symbolic Meaning and History Behind Them - A Buying Guide to Gold, Silver and White Gold Jewelry At the Koumian jewelry store in Athens, you will find a wide variety of eye jewelry made of gold, silver and white gold. These jewels have a special symbolic meaning and are often given as amulets. In this article, we will explore the significance of the eye in culture and religion, as well as the history behind the baskanian eye.