Jewish ring is a jewel designed with motifs from Jewish tradition and Kabbalah. For thousands of years, Jews lived in different countries, where various styles of jewelry and art developed, but the Jewish motifs were preserved in the jewels. Evidences of Jewish rings exist since David and Shlomo era. Jewish rings include motifs from different periods and regions but are connected to Judaism throughout generations.
A Jewish ring symbolizes the connection to the Jewish people to religion and to protective forces. The materials used to design Jewish rings are usually gold and silver, two metals that have a place of honor in Jewish history and art. A unique combination of metals is five metals, which include gold and silver and three other metals, a positive energy combination that gives blessing. The designs of Jewish rings include symbols, letter combinations, gems, all in artistic craftwork. A Jewish ring can be designed simply to preserve its high spiritual value, or as a beautiful ring in which Jewish elements are integrated. Ancient Jewish motifs include seal rings engraved with the seal of the ancient kings, the guarding lions, verses from the Bible.
A woman's ring will include verses from the "Song of Songs ", a pomegranate as a symbol of fertility, word combinations to find or to keep mate. Geometric designs in a Jewish ring symbolize perfection, endlessness and unity with the Creator. The flower of life is a beautiful geometric structure of six circles merging with an inner circle. Designs for protecting against evil eye such as Star of David and Hamsa are known all over the world Many Jewish motifs are involved in Jewish rings, from which one can choose the personal design for fertility, success or protection.
Gemstones have significance in Judaism and in the Kabbalistic world. They contain strong energies, such as a transparent diamond that strengthens self-confidence and protects against bad energies, green emerald for success in business, sapphire for strengthening positive emotions, purple amethyst that prevents bad dreams, dark onyx to strengthen memory and other gemstones, Such as Cat's Eye or the stones of Eilat, which had positive forces. With this, a Jewish ring of gold or silver can be designed simply and without many decorations yet retain its aesthetic and spiritual value. A Jewish wedding ring, according to custom, is a simple gold ring without decorations.
