Anson Ng, 12, St Mary’s Canossian College: My good luck charm is the four-leaf clover. On my last birthday, my mum bought me a cake and a Pompompurin, a Sanrio character, holding a plastic clover.

Featuring a black waxed cotton cord, and a crystal gold-tone troll, it offers a simple way to carry a good luck charm. The collection is rounded out with a deep green and gold Good Luck Trolls motif ...

Lucky symbols and good luck charms are part of culture across the globe. Many are only popular in certain countries or regions, and often have interesting stories behind them. BBC Bitesize is ...

It's worth noting that carrying a charm can bring good luck and protection, regardless of your religion or beliefs. These objects have been used over the years as symbols of worship and decoration.