Good luck charm gift ideas?

St Christopher is the patrol saint of travel.

Get him a small St. Christopher charm that he can tuck into a wallet or pocket.

ehBeth beat me to it -- that would be my suggestion too

I would suggest a nice sterling silver fish (or not sterling silver - I've a pair of inexpensive japanese fish pendants that I use as earrings) to stand in for a carp. A joke, since carpe means seize, but, hey, a reminder.

I just looked them up - there are lots of koi carp fish pendents online. Mine was much cheaper, if I can find a photo. Turned out that Sozobe had the same fish from a japanese store in her area, and used them for earrings too.

Here's mine - apparently a goldfish -

Huh, $30.00. Mine was something under $5.00, sans a chain.

another one -


This one is a sterling fish, for men -

Thanks, beth, tai chi, and osso, for your suggestion!

I actually really like both of these ideas, but here's a catch (there are two, in fact):

1) This friend might not appreciate a St. Christopher even if I explain its importance. I haven't known him for long, but given his lack of interest in any kind of religion, including his own -- he's a Hindu -- I doubt whether he will like it. He might appreciate the carp, but again, I'll have to explain quite a bit.

2) It might be difficult to find these in shops around here.

But I realize some kind of pendant would be the way to go. So thanks for getting my started!

How about a working compass pendant or ring?
http://www.etsy.com/search?q=working%20compass%20ring&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US&ref=auto3
http://www.etsy.com/search?q=compass%20necklace&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US&ref=auto3

What about gifting a nice twin bamboo stick as good luck charm.