Jewish Necklace
Jewish necklace is a beautiful and ancient jewel. According to the sources, giving necklace attests to great appreciation, and there are several examples of this, such as Pharaoh giving a gold necklace to Yosef. Nowadays it is fashionable to wear a necklace with pendant. The combination of a noble metal necklace and pendant that rest on the chest is aesthetically pleasing to the eye. Today there are a variety of traditional and Kabbalistic designs for Jewish necklace. Giving a necklace as a gift for engagement shows a deep appreciation.
This is a prestigious gift that according to Kabbalah can keep the wearer from evil. Necklace is located at a conspicuous place, on the neck and the thoracic section, therefore it is designed to attract the eye and emphasize religious or mystical significance. Over the years, different styles of Jewish symbols have evolved, which are used in jewelry, some based on ancient symbols and others use verses and meaningful names in Judaism. The materials used in Jewish goldsmith are mainly gold and silver.
Gold has the meanings of heroism and transcendence; the symbols can include a Star of David or a Hamsa to protect against the evil eye. Silver is a metal that represents intelligence, purity and virtue. For women it indicates fertility, with symbols such as fish or pomegranates, verses for health and happiness, and more. Gems embedded in a Jewish necklace are a spectacular sight, but their place also has significance in Kabbalah. Usually precious and semi-precious gemstones are carved, known in Judaism as chrysalis or as stones that bring blessings and remove bad luck. The stone studded in the center of the necklace is the most important item in the jewelry because it is the base that connects to the whole necklace. In order to preserve the fertility of the woman and the fruit of the belly, it is customary to place a ruby stone, identified with the tribe of Reuven, in a conspicuous place in the necklace.
The stone protects the woman and sends her positive energies. It is traditionally important to orient the design of the necklace in such a way that the energies of all parts do not collide, and harmony exists between them, for example stones decorations on the corners of the Star of David, because the location of each item has its own meaning in the interpretations of the Jewish Kabbalah.
