Hamsa Hand

The hamsa hand, also spelled hamesh, khamsa, and chamsa, is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet that protects against the "evil eye." The hamsa hand is a symbol used in both the Islamic and Jewish cultures. In all faiths, it is a protective sign and brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.

Five (hamesh in Hebrew) represents the five books of the Torah for Jews, the Five Pillars of Islam for Sunnis, and the Five People of the Cloak for Shi'ites.

In the Jewish religion, the Jewish hamsa hand also symbolizes the Hand of God. Many Jews believe the hamsa pendant symbolizes the Hand of Miriam, the sister of Moses and Aaron. In the Islamic faith, the hamsa hand symbolizes The Hand of Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Mohammed. Although the hamsa hand has been symbolic in Islam and Judaism for centuries, archeological digs provide evidence that the hamsa pre-dates these religions and originated with the Phoenicians.

Jewish Gift Place has a large hamsa necklace collection which includes the works of Michal Golan, Davida Newman of Davida Designs Jewelry, Emily Rosenfeld, and Esther Shahaf.

Michal Golan's hamsa pendant collection includes hamsa earrings, hamsa necklaces, and wall hamsas made out of semi-precious stones. Each piece in her hamsa hand collection is a work of art with pearls and semi-precious stones adorning the hamsa with designs that are strikingly beautiful.

Emily Rosenfeld has designed a simple and elegant hamsa pendant bracelet in sterling silver which makes a perfect Bat Mitzvah gift, Hanukkah gift, or birthday gift.

Davida Newman of Dalet Design Jewelry designed the most incredible sterling silver etched hamsa necklace.

Ester Shahaf has small and sweet hamsa pendants in her collection which feature brightly colored, bead covered hamsas.

We hope you enjoy browsing through the various hamsa hand styles in our collection.