Talismans treasured since antiquity, contemporary evil eye jewels range from simple to sublime. Mascara optional.

1 / Evil Eye ear climber in enamel and 14k yellow gold; $375 (sold singly); Sydney Evan; 213-236-4444; sydneyevan.com

2 / Evil Eye diamond stud in 14k rose gold; $265 (sold singly); Kismet by Milka; 90-212-265-3032; kismetbymilka.com

3 / Cable Collectibles charm necklace in 18k gold with sapphires and black and white diamonds; $800; David Yurman; 212-752-4255; davidyurman.com 

4 / Glass Evil Eye earrings in 18k yellow gold; $1,140; Ileana Makri; 30-210-723-0490; ileanamakri.com

5 / Blue Tu Es Partout ring in enamel and 14k yellow gold; $2,310; Lito; 30-210-7295-177; lito-jewelry.com