Sterling silver pendant hamsa with 16.5″ silver chain, an artisan filigree traditional Yemenite workmanship set with a roman glass fragment with beautiful patina. The Hamsa pendant is a very impressive amulet of delicate filigree work. The hamsa hand (Arabic) or chamesh fingers (in Hebrew) is an old and still popular amulet for magical protection from the evil eye known to attract positive energy, happiness, riches, and health. The Chamsa’s (Semitic root meaning five) includes five digits and symbolizes the Author’s protective hand. Five is on its own a number which is referred to as a protector. The hamsa hung on a wall, is a very common ornament in Israel. Using the Hamsa is a part of the Jewish and Israeli folklore and superstition, but it has nothing to do with the official Jewish religion. Of course, many of us today display or wear hamsas as ornaments, without giving any thought to their supposed magical properties. size is 1.33X0.9inch Included with the jewelry will be a certificate of authenticity stating the following: “This certifies that this piece of hand made jewelry is set with authentic 2,000-year-old Roman Glass manufactured by the ancient Romans in 2 b.c. The glass used to be found in archeological diggings all through the Holy Land. It’s authentic and is certified as a genuine antique The item is packed and shipped as a gift
