13 Items to Ward Off Bad Luck on Friday the 13th

by 1stDibs editors

Having a bad day? No surprise there: it’s Friday the 13th. But rest easy: we’ve got you covered with 13 1stdibs items sure to ward off bad luck—that’s a good excuse for an impulse purchase, right?

Avoid open umbrellas indoors—keep them in this holder. Umbrella Holder

Carving of Three Lucky Chinese Gods in Solid Teak

Three lucky Gods of Taoism promise longevity, prosperity and good fortune! Carving of Three Lucky Gods in Teak

Don’t worry! This mirrored cabinet only looks shattered. Scrigno Cabinet by Campana Brothers

They don’t call him Lucky for nothing—Charles (Lucky) Luciano, Sicily, Italy 1949. Slim Aarons

1960s Green Jade Lucky Dice Yellow Gold Cufflinks

Everyone needs a set of lucky dice, but not everyone can wear them on their sleeve. 1960’s Green Jade Dice Cufflinks

Library Ladders Attributed To Napoleon III's Library

You’re safe—it’s impossible to walk under this pair of ladders. Library Ladders Attributed to Napolean III’s Library

Victorian Gold & Rose Diamond "GOOD LUCK" Brooch

This brooch is self-explanatory. Good Luck Brooch

Hedges & Co. Art Nouveau "Good Luck" Horseshoe Brooch

The Art Nouveau approach to the horseshoe makes this lucky symbol look chic! Horseshoe Brooch

Who wouldn’t want a diamond encrusted elephant pendant? Good Luck Elephant Necklace

TIFFANY & CO. Engravable Gold Steel Key Holder

Let this Tiffany & Co. piece hold the key to your good luck. Tiffany &Co. Key Holder

A charm bracelet is the classic good luck accessory—four leaf clover charms are an added bonus. Chanel Lucky Charm Bracelet

Chanel Lucky Pearl Camelia Yellow Gold Ring

Pearls are said to represent good luck, wealth and prosperity—sounds good to us! Chanel Lucky Pearl Yellow Gold Ring

Multicolored Enamel Gem-Set Gold Cat Brooch

Black cats are bad—enamel and gold cats are great! Enamel Gem-Set Gold Cat Brooch

Posted on June 13, 2014