Our buckeye tree was planted in front of our barn in honor of my father, who is a native of Ohio, as state where they love the Buckeyes! Also called horse chestnuts, buckeyes make the perfect natural pocket charm. I was taught by my grandmother that you should always have a buckeye in your pocket when you travel to protect against danger and illness. The buckeye is also symbol associated with good luck and prosperity. In Ohio, the buckeye tree is the state tree and buckeye nuts are considered a symbol of good fortune.
Plus, they have a really cool silky texture and are fun to handle, similar to a worry stone.