It has been said that a curse can befall an unsuspecting person through a simple glare or statement from someone with a jealous or alternative motive - causing back luck and other types of misfortune. By having an evil eye item in one's possession, it is believed to help protect you and prevent these things from happening. If it breaks, replace it with another one - it did what it was meant to do and prevented any ill will towards you! Evil eyes can be displayed in the home and work environments and can be worn as jewelry as well.