You've come to this category so you probably know that Hamsa jewelry is no ordinary jewelry. You may also know that Hamsa jewelry is believed to have significant protective and healing powers. But where does Hamsa jewelry come from?
The Origin of Hamsa Jewelry
Any jewel that incorporates a Hamsa on it, or within it, is Hamsa Jewelry. The Hamsa is a symbol depicting a five-fingered hand, usually with the fingers facing down. The word "Hamsa" in Hamsa Jewelry comes from a Semitic root that means "five", referring to the five fingers on one's hand.
Hamsa jewelry is not only known in the Jewish culture. In Islam, the Hamsa is known as the Hand of Fatima. In Judaism, it's also known as the Hand of Miriam – Moses' sister. In any case, we can see that Hamsa jewelry goes back a long time.
Hamsa Jewelry as protective charms
Hamsa Jewelry is known to have protective qualities. Hamsa jewelry is especially known to protect the wearer from the evil eye. This is why Hamsa jewelry will often have an eye shape incorporated into it. Since protective charms are usually worn on one's body, Hamsa jewelry is often found in the form of a Hamsa necklace or Hamsa bracelets.
Hamsa Jewelry Has Other Powers Too
Hamsa Jewelry doesn't only serve as a protective charm, but has other powers too. Firstly, Hamsa Jewelry is believed to also have healing powers, so any piece of Hamsa jewelry makes a great get-well gift. Hamsa Jewelry is also known to promote good health and therefore is great present to keep on hand for any recipient.
Hamsa Jewelry – Materials and Designs
Whatever materials you’ve seen used in Jewish jewelry making you can find in Hamsa Jewelry as well. Of course you'll find a gold Hamsa and a silver Hamsa, but you'll also find Hamsa jewelry made up of different color beads and polymer clay.
As many materials can be used for Hamsa jewelry, so many are the designs of Hamsa jewelry available in the marketplace today. From very small Hamsa pendants, to coin size, and a little bigger – all to be worn around your neck, as a bracelet, and even as Hamsa earrings. You're sure to find Hamsa Jewelry that's just right!
Hamsa Jewelry for the Home?
If you can wear Hamsa jewelry for your own protection, why not decorate your home with hamsa jewelry? In many Jewish homes you'll find a collection of Hamsa charms hanging on the wall. Some of them are even made from silver, wire, and colored stones just like Hamsa jewelry for personal use.
Hamsa Jewelry – for who?
Anyone can wear Hamsa jewelry – you, your spouse, and even your children. Because of the many designs to be had, Hamsa jewelry can be worn by either men or woman. The symbol is universal and therefore Hamsa Jewelry is not gender-related. So go ahead and look through our beautiful and varied Hamsa Jewelry collection, for a perfect gift always.