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| Metal stamp: | 925-Sterling |
| Metal: | sterling-silver |
| Width: | 0.50 inches |
| Length: | 1 inches |
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The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. The words hamsa and hamesh mean "five" and refer to the digits on the hand. An alternative Islamic name for this charm is the Hand of Fatima, in reference to the daughter of Mohammed. An alternative Jewish name for it is the Hand of Miriam, in reference to the sister of Moses and Aaron. The hamsa hand appears both in a two-thumbed, bilaterally symmetrical form, as shown, and in a more natural form in which there is only one thumb. There is good archaeological evidence to suggest that the downward-pointing protective hamesh / hamsa hand predates both Judaism and Islam and that it refers to an ancient Middle Eastern goddess whose hand wards off the evil eye.
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sweet hamsa hand,
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Filigree Hamsa - Hand of Fatima Charm Pendant (Jewelry)
This product is exactly as cute as it looks and was used as a center piece in a bracelet for a dear friend-she wears it every day everywhere!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Beautiful Hand of Fatima,
By Allie Kat "Allie Kat" (Santa Fe, NM) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Filigree Hamsa - Hand of Fatima Charm Pendant (Jewelry)
I got this to replace a necklace which I lost years ago, and I couldn't be happier. It is very pretty, dainty, and elegant, and the filigree work is very detailed for something so small. I am actually considering buying another for backup, because the price is so very good for the quality of it! I love it, I am so happy with it. Also Silver Insanity ships super fast, I got my order within two days of ordering!
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Very pretty Hamsa!,
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This review is from: Sterling Silver Filigree Hamsa - Hand of Fatima Charm Pendant (Jewelry)
This is a very pretty, traditional-looking Hamsa. The bale is not extremely wide but it's wide enough for a decent-width chain. I wear it on an 18" rope chain that I already had and it looks great. You can't beat the price either!
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