Jewish jewelry is based on Jewish traditions and religious beliefs. Jewelry is mentioned throughout Jewish history, in the Bible, during the Diaspora and in modern times. The uniqueness of Jewish jewelry is the combination of Hebrew letters and Jewish and Kabbalistic symbols in the jewels. Nowadays, Jewish jewelry is also popular with non-Jews, because of the symbolism and beautiful design and the promise to guard again negative energies. The wearing of jewelry is custom of wealth and honor.
Therefore, it is customary to give jewelry as an engagement gift. Pendants, earrings, bracelets and rings, Jewish jewels are decorated with gold, silver and gemstones and carry positive energy to their owner. There are gemstones that are considered to have good energies, unique geometric shapes that are incorporated into Jewish jewelry. All these are aesthetically integrated into a beautiful jewel that protects its owner. Some of the Jewish symbols are known to the whole world, including the popular Hamsa or the Star of David, but there are symbols known only to Kabbalists, and they are uniquely integrated into jewelry.
Jewish jewelry was a family knowledge heritage that passed from father to son. Over the years, distinct styles emerged from the different environment and local Jewish cultures. These styles are used today to design various kinds of Jewish jewelry. The Jewish symbols are combined with jewels in various ways. Greetings and letter combinations that can be engraved on the metal (usually gold or silver) in the amalgamation of talismans and prayers or a combination of different Jewish elements in the jewel. In addition to the art of Jewish jewelry, Kabbalistic jewelry is designed according to Kabalistic patterns that include letters of secret, geometric and multidimensional forms. These jewels are designed to protect the wearer and maintain health and success.
The secrets of Kabbalah were being held for hundreds of years. Combined with Jewish symbols they create wonderful and meaningful structures. Symbols and talismans include multidimensional forms such as Merkava, secret names, the Priestly Prayer, the Hoshen of the High Priest and more. Extinguished Jewish jewelry includes the lions guarding the ark, Shema Israel prayer, gems with powers against the evil eye and more. Jewish jewelry is about religion and faith and luck. These are unique jewels designed with the ancient knowledge of the Jewish goldsmith and the long-living faith of the Jewish people through thousands of years.
