The legend of St.Michael's Capri Bell.

THE LEGEND OF ST.MICHAEL'S CAPRI BELL. 23-01-2024 in Capri trends the Island that dictates fashion!

Many know and own the famous "Capri Bell" but perhaps not everyone knows that this precious lucky charm was born from an ancient legend.

If you are reading this post you are probably part of those who love this small and refined amulet and that is why we want to tell you about its origins. 

The legend of the Bell of San Michele : On the island of Capri there lived a poor fatherless shepherd who had no material possessions other than a sheep. One evening, at dusk, the boy stopped to pick some flowers and, when he turned to call the sheep, he no longer saw it. Anguish gripped his heart: what would happen to him and his mother? At that moment he thought he heard a faint distant ringing and, thinking it was the sound of the bell that the sheep was wearing around its neck, he headed towards the ringing. He ran barefoot among the brambles, over the stones and in the darkness of the night that had now come until he reached the edge of a ravine where a sudden light stopped the boy: Saint Michael appeared to him wrapped in a golden radiance, shining on his horse white. "My child" said the Saint, taking off from his neck a bell that hung on his chest - "take it and always follow the sound it will save you from every danger". The shepherd boy, trembling with emotion and joy, brought the gift to his mother and the bell came out of his pocket wrapped in the frame of a four-leaf clover. From then on his life changed forever and all his earthly desires were fulfilled. A Villa was built on the site of the apparition and took the name of the Saint: San Michele. 

Since then, legend has it that the Campanella di Capri should be given as a gift to people we consider truly special because, with every toll, every wish will come true. This amulet is today considered a very elegant accessory and it is possible to find it in many variations of materials and sizes, becoming a true cult jewel for those who want to carry a piece of Capri with them everywhere or simply give a lucky charm that is also beautiful. Therefore if you want to give a special gift you can find all the variations of the Capri bell charm here. 

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