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| It consists of concentric circles (from inside out: dark blue, light blue (or yellow), white, dark blue). Therefore it is sometimes called '''"Blue Eye"'''. | It consists of concentric circles (from inside out: dark blue, light blue (or yellow), white, dark blue). Therefore it is sometimes called '''"Blue Eye"'''. | ||
| In ] it is also known and sold as "the eye of Allah", the ''eye of God'', supposedly giving protection from harm to the bearer. | |||
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A nazar or evil eye stone (Turkish: nazar boncuğu) is an amulet from ancient mythology that protects against the evil eye.
It consists of concentric circles (from inside out: dark blue, light blue (or yellow), white, dark blue). Therefore it is sometimes called "Blue Eye".
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