There are many beautiful and unique pieces of Jewish Jewelry on the market nowadays, from personalized necklaces bearing one’s name, Hamsa necklaces to provide protection from the evil eye, rings inscribed with Biblical and/or modern Hebrew phrases and symbolic Israeli Army items, to name but a few. If a Jew wants to show how proud they are, they wear Jewish jewelry. It is as simple as that.

Well, the world of Jewish fashion and Jewish jewelry is the point at which current fashions meet ancient languages, namely Hebrew.

For jewelry to become Jewish Jewelry, it must incorporate motifs that are Jewish. For instance, the Menorah, (known as the official symbol of the modern State of Israel), the Mezuzah (Mezuzah case nailed to the doorway of Jewish homes), Star of David jewelry or Hamsa Hand charm (a popular Middle Eastern, spiritual symbol). All of the above make popular Judaica gifts and pendants often employed in Jewish Jewelry.

Jewish jewelry puts an emphasis on Hebrew as the holy and sacred lingua franca of the people of Israel. Oftentimes these unique jewelry items are inscribed with Hebrew letters, words and sentences which are taken from the Bible, traditional blessings and prayers and other holy sources.

Hebrew jewelry has become a hotbed of interest for artists drawn to the intriguing world of the Hebrew language. And I might add, especially with the recent, Universal popularity of Kabbalah Mysticism, not just Israeli artists are getting involved with the world of Jewish gifts and jewelry.

Popular inscriptions found on Jewish jewelry items include quotations from traditional prayers and blessings. Some examples are the Traveler’s Prayer for safety, Priestly Blessing for peace, Shema Yisrael that calls to believe in the Lord, I Am My Beloved blessing for eternal love from the Song of Songs, and Ana Bekoach Kabbalah prayer for divine guidance and protection.

Practical Kabbalah is the type of Jewish Mysticism that encourages the wearing of Kabbalah bracelets, Jewish necklaces and other pieces of Jewelry that feature Hebrew letters, words and sequences. Kabbalah, in recent years, has become very popular, especially among those who were brought up outside of the Jewish faith. Madonna, Demi Moore, Brittney Spears, Naomi Campbell and Ashton Kutcher are among the celebrities who have brought the ancient version of Jewish Mysticism out into the limelight.

The different letters are initials of prayers and blessing, as well as many kinds of Kabbalist codes, like the 72 names of God. Practical Kabbalah puts to use these kinds of Kabbalistic codes to mediate between the material and the spiritual worlds. These spiritual keys release positive energies, bringing he or she who wears the Kabbalah and Jewish jewelry, closer to finding happiness, prosperity and holiness.

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