Hamsa

Significance of Hamsa Jewelry

Hamsa Collection — Fri, 18 May 2012 05:06:47 +0000

To ward off bad spirits and receive prosperity and luck, a lot of people are embracing the rich tradition of wearing a hamsa jewelry or pendant. Also called the hamsa hand, the hamsa is an amulet that has been worn by many people during the ancient times because of its magical powers that protect the wearer against evil. It is derived from the Arabic word “hamsa” which means “five” or a reference to the number of fingers. Aside from wearing it, the hamsa can also be hung on the walls or on the doorways which can be typically seen among the most households throughout the Middle East and North Africa. It is shaped like a hand with three extended fingers in the middle and a curved thumb or pinky on either side. Its distinguishing look would be the eye displayed in the pal of the hand which is considered a very powerful talisman against the “evil eye”. To this day, though, the exact origin of the hamsa cannot be determined although there is a suggestion that the sacred symbol originated as a Hindu symbol of god or goddesses. The hamsa have several terms or meanings. In Islam, it is called the “Hand of Fatima” in honor of the prophet Muhammad’s daughter while the hamsa can also be referred to as the “Hand of Miriam” which is named after the sister of the Hebrew biblical leaders Moses and Aaron. The hamsa is an excellent gift to give for many traditional Jewish event. Children having their Bat-Mitzvah or Bar-Mitzvah ceremony traditionally receive one of the many hamsa jewelry or pendant they can wear to protect them from bad elements. Wedding present would often contain a nice hamsa pendant the couple can hang on the wall or doorway to allow prosperity and luck inside their home. Most recently, peace activists have been wearing hamsa bracelets because of their belief that it could bring peace and harmony among warring nations in the Middle East.

HAMSA JEWELRY A GIFT FOR ALL SEASON

Hamsa Collection — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:28:26 +0000

The hamsa hand is an ancient symbol for protection, prosperity and good health. Many people of almost all religion and culture believe in its mystical power. Hamsa’s hand popularity grows as it was adopted in the form of fashionable and stylish hamsa’s jewelry. It is now becoming a unique gift item, and its popularity is growing fast. Most people are proud of giving hamsa’s jewelry as a gift and at the same time most people is very happy receiving hamsa jewelry from their loved one. Besides from its mystical power of fending off an evil eye or an evil spirit and its magical power of giving prosperity and good health its stylish and unique style together with its best craftsmanship makes hamsa hand jewelry as a preferred gift item. Today giving and receiving hamsa hand jewelry is becoming a common practice that on almost all and every occasion and events hamsa hand jewelry is a common gift, and that it does not become an out of place gift. This hamsa Jewelry is now becoming a gift item for all seasons and all occasions, especially those uniquely handcrafted by an Israeli craftsman from the mainland Israel.

Hamsa’s jewelry comes in pendants, earrings, bracelets, hand bands, rings and much other fashionable and stylish jewelry. It also comes to gemstones, crystals, glasses and many other expensive and unique materials known to possess a mystical and magical power to protect the wearer from harm, illness and evil spirit and bestow good health and prosperity. Hamsa’s hand jewelry is crafted from a wide variety of expensive metal alloys, from yellow gold to white gold, silver, platinum and titanium. There is hamsa hand jewelry that is made of copper alloy that gives a wearer good health and protection from cardiovascular illness.

My turquoise hamsa

Hamsa Collection — Fri, 11 May 2012 12:57:12 +0000

Hi Yaron, The turquoise hamsa pendant that I bought from Goood arrived yesterday and I am so very happy upon receiving it. This hamsa pendant is very beautiful in real. The Swarovski crystals are elegant and it is adorned by beads. It is perfectly designed by Adaya, a famous Israeli designer and I could not say a word how this pendant makes me happy. Adaya handcrafted this jewelry with love and care that is why it touches my personality and I believed that this pendant could protect me from evil doings. It also gives me an idea that this pendant is also ideal for gifting.

Next month, I will buy another hamsa pendant and I will give it as a birthday gift for my niece. I am sure that she will be surprised about this kind of jewelry. I received this pendant which is beautifully wrapped in a box and it seems I am receiving a surprise gift from you and I am very proud that I had already own a hamsa pendant. You know how to touch a person’s heart and I could not believe this pendant arrives so quickly. I will recommend your site to my friends and I am sure, they will love and buy this jewelry. Thank you for selling this hamsa pendant and continue to touch each person’s heart by your unique kind of jewelry.

God Bless! Andrea

Jewish Traditions – To Ward Off Evil and Bring Good Luck

Hamsa Collection — Sat, 05 May 2012 08:10:40 +0000

A great number of people within the Jewish community follow several traditions and customs that have deep roots such as using amulets and pendants to prevent danger or bring prosperity and good luck with one very good example would be the use of the hamsa.

Dating back during the prehistoric times, the hamsa consists of a hand with five fingers pointing downwards and an eye in the middle. It is usually used as a hamsa pendant that is worn over the heart to protect the wearer from getting “evil” looks from people with bad intentions. It can also be used to ward off evil spirits by hanging a Hamsa pendant by the door way or by the rearview mirror of a car. A lot of people can sleep much better without fear of having nightmares with a hamsa amulet usually found by their bedsides. A hamsa jewelry would also be an ideal gift for Jewish children celebrating their Bat-Mitzvah or Bar-Mitzvah when they reach the age of thirteen as the starting path towards becoming responsible adults. The historical origin for this sacred pendant can be traced back from the Jewish people residing in the North African and Mediterranean regions that often carry with them a stylized hand as a protection against thieves and bandits during their long travels. It is said that the hamsa is referred to as the “hand of Miriam” which refers to the protection that Moses and Aaron’s sister would grant. Hamsas would also be associated with other Jewish symbols such as the Star of Hebrew as well as with other prayers and words that the Hebrews follow. There are also other amulets and Jewish traditions they use to ward off bad spirits such as the Red Thread, the Mezuzah and the more modern amulet which is the Chai.

Charming amulet – Hamsa jewelry

Hamsa Collection — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:45:16 +0000

Hamsa jewelry is the most love jewelry today because of its magical essence that brought out protection from bad evils. This jewelry is the most ancient symbols of religions that symbolize a hamsa Hand or Hand of Miriam. Most people believed that this kind of Israelites jewelry is a protector from evil doings or evil eye if you hang it outside of your house or simply wearing it as jewelry. It is also believed that this jewelry brings good luck to people who are using this every day. The good luck involves prosperity and health. The example of this jewelry amulet is the hamsa bracelet evil eye. This is a kind of bracelet that has a protective charm and was a handmade from Israel. There are inscribed Hebrew words in the front of the silver plated charm that means health, happiness, luck, bless and joy.

It is believed that upon wearing this kind of bracelet charm from hamsa, she is protected from bad lucks and from evil eye. The hamsa means five and represents the creator’s hand. This jewelry is an ideal gift for your love ones. Being gifted with this kind of jewelry, meaning that you are being love by the person. Since the gift represents protection from evil. The person who gives you the gift wants you to be protected all the time because you are loved. Isn’t this romantic? You should be proud to receive such a unique gift that is available only from hamsa jewelry. In fact many famous celebrities are wearing this kind of jewelry. Because they believe that this jewelry brings good luck for them and by wearing this kind of jewelry, they will be protected all the time. But there are people believe that this hamsa jewelry is best when somebody give this to you as a gift rather than buying it.

How Hamsa Is Used For Protection

Hamsa Collection — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:46:43 +0000

Hamsa is considered a symbol of protection against the “evil eye” that has been followed for many years by both the Jewish and Muslim community. It can appear as an amulet in the shape of a five-fingered hand, a hand with three fingers or thumb on either side. Hamsa jewelry and amulets are so famous that it can be practically found at almost anywhere. Students would often display a hamsa on their desk to allow them to be reminded on the virtues of education and prevents them from forgetting their school lessons. Once can also find houses with a hamsa hanging on the front door, usually decorated with a watchful eye on the palm, that can frighten off visitors with bad intentions and evil spirits away Those who suffer from having nightmares or sleepless night make it a habit to sleep with a hamsa jewelry near their bed as they believe that the hamsa represents the protective hand of the Creator that would allow them to sleep soundly.

Another legend entailing the mystic wonders of a hamsa is about the “Hand of Fatima”, where it tells a story about a loving wife, upon seeing that her husband took home a new wife, became distraught while cooking. She proceeded to drop her spoon but still continued stirring using her hand. This story has shown how the hamsa has symbolized great patience, endurance and protection against kitchen accidents which is why hamsa pendant can be typically found at most kitchens in the Middle East. It is also very common to find people to wear an assortment of hamsa jewelry, pendant and amulets which hangs usually over the heart in order to protect the wearer from getting “evil looks” coming from envious people, street bandits and thieves. Car owners would also dangle a hamsa pendant from the rearview mirror to discourage car vandals and thieves as well.

Hamsa Gifts For Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah

Hamsa Collection — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 18:46:13 +0000

Jewish blessings and rituals are mainly centered on asking God for a variety of spiritual and physical needs to survive everyday. These rituals has been practiced and passed on from generations to another. One of the most important rituals that they have is Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah. These are coming of age rituals that when they reach the age of thirteen, the Jewish laws states that they are now responsible for their actions.

The Bar Mitzvah involves the adolescent man or woman to read the Torah, a portion of Haftarah or both during a Shabbat or in other services when the Torah is Read. However, Orthodox congregations do not include a Bat Mitzvah woman leading the religious services. This is because they are ineligible to lead any religious services in the community.

Since the Bar Mitzvah and the Bat Mitzvah are both important rituals, these then become occasions that deserve the celebrants a commemorative gift. Traditional gifts include books with educational and religious significance, religious items, gift certificates and money.

Giving gifts are a very important part of the Jewish tradition when the community exchanges presents with each other. These gifts should be in accordance with the occasion. Jewish jewelry is one of the most popular gifts since they are believed to radiate positive energy to contradict any evil or negative energy present. Hamsa jewelry is among the most popular as they have been used for centuries to protect its wearer from evil eye.

As the Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah are the point in the Jewish life when they are expected to become more responsible for their actions, it is only proper to give them hamsa jewelry to protect them from any danger. Hamsa bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings are also believed to give the wearer prosperity and luck to achieve success in their chosen career later on.

Hamsa Jewelry: The Choice of Excellence

Hamsa Collection — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 07:27:06 +0000

Hamsa is an Arabic name meaning five or five fingers in the hands. Hamsa jewelry is designed by five fingers or a palmed shaped amulet. This jewelry is popular in the Middle East and North Africa and sometimes used as wall hangings. There is a belief that hamsa jewelry is an amulet made for protection. It has a superstitious belief in defense against evil doings. This jewelry is famous and known as Hand of Fatima. It commemorates the name of Muhammad’s daughter “Fatima Zahra”. Others call it Hand of Mary. The belief in this jewelry promotes boosts in lactation, and promotes healthy pregnancies for women. The hamsa recognized as a good bearer of fortune and signs of protection and blessings. Now, it becomes trendy and known as good luck charm. Hamsa jewelry now appears on necklace, key chains and wall decorations.

Hamsa is one of the symbols of Algeria. Hamsa Jewelry accessory has a special place in the Jewish jewelry function. It is popular across the world for its amulet effects on women. The accessories are all handcrafted and designed by the leading jewelry designer of Israel. This is a good gift for everybody that is extraordinary. Besides the jewelry collections, Hamsa is available as a coin holder, wine bottle holder, magnetic vase, cyclist bowl and many more. There are many choices for hamsa jewelry. All you have to do is to search for the designs of jewelry that is good for you. As you look at the jewelry, you have no choices at all. Why? All of them are beautiful and unique and it seems that you want to buy all of them. This is a very popular gift for birthdays, anniversaries and Valentine’s Day and it fits individuals taste. Giving someone a gift which has an amulet protection is very memorable.

Hamsa’s Evil Eye Jewelry Bracelets

Hamsa Collection — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:50:15 +0000

Protect yourself with evil eye jewelry from Hamsa. An evil eye is believed to cast harms to people, though unintentional, its effect is immediate and sometimes fatal. In old Scottish and English tradition, an evil eye or bad eye means prolonged gaze with envy, jealousy or covertly to a person or person’s possessions that cast physical harms as well as bad luck. The negative effects of evil eye are believed to be cast out by evil eye jewelry bracelet. The bracelet is adorned with powerful stones and crystals which could counteract the negative energies created by an evil eye. Its designs, shapes and symbols including its stones and crystals are well known to possess positive energies that protect the wearer from physical harms and fend off bad luck caused by negative energies. Its designs and shapes were created and conceived in a fashionable and modern looks while retaining its traditional symbolism.

The most popular is the blue colored Hamsa’s Evil Eye Jewelry Bracelet which is believed to be the strongest color against evil eye. In several ancient cultures evil eye is believed to exist and ancient people relied on magical objects and symbolism for protection against it. These beliefs were handed down from generation to generation that until today we still believed on magic for our protection and good fortune. Hamsa design retains the ancient and traditional magical symbolism and incorporating the modern and contemporary concept and design to appear more fashionable jewelry rather than its traditional appearance as amulets, charms and talismans.

Hamsa in Hebrew means five. Jewish people refer it the hand of Fatima, the sister of Moses who leads the Israelites on their escape from the Egyptians. The design of the hand of Fatima consists of five fingers with two thumbs on both ends and usually with an eye on the center of the palm.

Hamsa and Tradition

Hamsa Collection — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:42:19 +0000

Hamsa is an Arabic word that means five. In Hebrew its “Hamesh” and Jewish people referred it as the five fingered hand amulet and symbol with two thumbs on both end. It is also called the Hand of Miriam or Miriam’s hand, the older sister of Moses. Hand of Miriam is a symbol of blessings and protections from evil eye. The five fingers on Hamsa hand is linked by the Jewish people to the five books of Torah. In Jewish traditions, Hamsa hand jewelry specifically worn as to avert bad luck and protection from evil eye. This symbol is also used on entrances of the house, on cars and various places to ward off evil eye and to create a positive energy within the place for good health, pleasant auras and good fortune. In ancient times its design was in the form of amulet, charms and talisman, however, modern day design of Hamsa hand is in the form of fashionable and beautifully crafted jewelry that ranges from rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants, earrings and pins to house decor.

In the course of human history, magical and mystical powers were part of every community that people used symbols for good luck and protection. Likewise, the belief in the positive powers of stones and crystal is evident; it may be on ancient time or on present time. Hamsa’s jewelry is now designed incorporating the magical and mystical power of symbolism and the positive energy exuded by beautifully crafted and colored stones and crystals. These new and contemporary designs of Hamsa hand appeared to be high valued and beautifully crafted jewelry rather than talisman, amulets and charms and yet it offers the wearer good luck and protection from evil eye. Hamsa hand jewelry is now created using gold, silver and other precious metal or its combination.