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DictionaryamuletProtective charm
noun

amulet

AM-yuh-lit/ˈæmjʊlət/

A small object worn or carried in the belief that it protects against harm.

The blue eye amulet hangs from a cord as a protective charm.

A small blue evil-eye amulet on a simple wearable cord, shown prominently enough that its traditional protective eye motif is immediately recognizable.
Etymology
amuletLatinprotective charm

Latin amuletum already named an object worn as protection against spells or disease, so the protective sense is inherited. Its deeper origin is uncertain.

In context

History of Simple Things7:10
the Hamsa, a hand-shaped amulet sometimes called the Hand of Fatima or the Hand of Miriam. Like the Nazar, it is used for protection against the evil eye
The Evil Eye Explained: What That Blue Charm Really Means

More examples

  • She carried an amulet for luck.
  • Several amulets were found in the tomb.
  • He believed the amulet protected his family.

Forms

amulet · amulets

Similar words

talisman
Often believed to bring luck or power as well as protection.
charm
Can be decorative without any protective belief.