Jewish Jewelry Symbols

Jewish Jewelry Symbols

Jewish jewelry is worn by shoppers all over the world.  Jewish jewelry is worn because it is a significant piece of jewelry with special  protective powers and it holds spiritual energy.  If you are interested in Jewish jewelry, you can read here about the symbols and their meanings will help you in picking the right Hebrew jewelry for yourself.



Star of David symbol:

Star Of David Necklace

The Star of  David (known as Magen David in Hebrew), is perhaps the most common symbol seen on the Jewish Jewelry.  The six points and the center in the Star of David signify the number seven-  the number that is associated with spiritualism among the Jews. The number seven is also known as the seventh day when God took rest after creating the Universe.


Hai symbol:

Hai (or Chai) in Hebrew means "living" and  jewelry items that carry this symbol stand for the wish for life. The Hebrew word Hai represents God and Judaism's. In Hebrew HAI stands for eighteen. Jews therefore consider a piece of Hai jewelry as an ideal gift for a birthday.


Evil eye symbol:
Jewish jewelry is often inscribed  with the 72 names of God, or with the special combination of letters comprised  from the three verses from the book of Exodus. The basic combination of letters  helps protect the wearer from evil eye and bad spirits.


Ana Bekoach Prayer:
Ana Bekoach prayer contains the 42 names of God and is composed of seven lines, with just six words in each  line. It is believed that wearing this jewelry makes a person feel energetic  and gives him a positive outlook in life.


Hamsa Symbol:
Hamsa is a hand shape amulet. The Hamsa is believed to  protect one against the evil influence caused by the jealousy towards one or  one’s possessions.