Editor, Traditions & Symbols

Daniel Okafor

Traditions, symbols and lineage

Daniel writes the deep-coverage pieces: the history, symbolism and lineage behind the jewelry, from the hamsa to the flower of life. His rule is the magazine’s rule: name the tradition, keep history separate from belief, and quote what a source actually says.

About this byline

Daniel Okafor is a stable house byline used to organize SJG coverage by editorial beat. It does not imply academic, medical, gemological or religious credentials beyond those explicitly listed on this page.

Coverage

  • Sacred geometry
  • Protection talismans
  • Symbol history
  • Jewelry folklore

Working method

Every piece is checked against the sources it publishes. Brand coverage follows the review methodology; historical and spiritual claims are separated by type; factual disputes go through the corrections process.

From this desk

Recent work

Gold Flower of Life pendant on dark linen beside an unfinished overlapping-circle drawing

Flower of Life history and meaning

The Flower of Life: from temple walls to pendants

A source-led history of the Flower of Life, from the uncertain marks at Abydos and Leonardo's circle studies to its geometry and modern jewelry meaning.