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To many people, the Jewish jewelry is an elegant collection of beauty and style to add to their fashion. But for the Jewish people and Judaism at large, this is not merely so. They have a wide range of jewelry, majority of which serve a certain purpose. This is so due to their spiritual beliefs and the bible that contributes immensely to their normal way of life. Many symbols like the Star of David (Magen David), The hand of Miriam (Hamsa), Menorah and the Kabbalah symbols represent important aspects of their life and customs and as such, these are also replicated on their jewelry.
For the Jews, not just any jewelry is worn by anyone at any time, although there are some particular exceptions. There is jewelry specifically for women, men, the children and the young, those with special ranks and tasks in society and so on. There is also jewelry worn during particular occasions. It is also difficult to separate the Jewish jewelry from the Kabbalah Jewelry, as they are more less the same when it comes to the spiritual meaning they hold. Kabbalah usually stems from deeply rooted and more ancient Judaism cultural and spiritual beliefs.
There are many jewelries designed from the Star of David, and include the Jewish Pendants, Star of David necklaces, The Kabbalah Star Of David Jewelry and so on. The main symbol here is the Star of David. The symbol has been used for many purposes over the past centuries, but King David is the one who gives it the significance that we use it for today. He used it to win battles in the battlefield. Today, this symbol is used by the Jews universally to recognize them, and it is even found on the Israel state flag. Its importance is to show that God is the ruler of the Universe, protecting man from all the four directions of the compass and up and down as well. Jewish jewelry made of this symbol carry the same importance to the Jews.
The Hamsa Hand on the other hand holds the belief of magical protection, but in this case from the evil eye. This is a very popular symbol on the Jewish jewelry and the Kabbalah mystic beliefs, and it comes in very many stylish designs with some even personalized. It has five fingers with three of them raised. The Kabbalah Hamsa pendants, the Hamsa key chains, the Hamsa necklaces and many more other types have this symbol on them.
Other common symbols that will be found on the Jewish and Kabbalah jewelry are Chai, symbolizing life or the Living God, Mezuzah, symbolizing love and respect for God, Menorah, symbolizing light or hope, the red thread of the Kabbalah symbolizing humility.
One other aspect of Jewish jewelry and especially that of the Kabbalah is that these symbols are normally accompanied by words and/or letters with special spiritual meanings. The Kabbalah for example have strong beliefs about the creation of the universe, and the ten strong words (sephirots) form a basis of the creation of the universe. These words and letters are normally replicated on their jewelry as well.
The article talks about Jewish,Kabbalah symbols used in fashion jewelry manufacturing
,and gives us a taste of the beauty and style of religious jewelry, and to its deep roots and spiritual meaning, the combination between old and fashionable
