Hamsa Hand

What is hamsa hand? According to Middle Eastern traditions, the Hamsa Hand (also spelled Chamsa, Khamsa and Hamesh) is believed to provide protection against evil eye and misfortune to those who place it in their homes or wear it around their necks.It is prominent in hamsa bracelets, hamsa pendants, door entry hamsa wall hangings and more. The hamsa hand is also believed to bring luck and good fortune to its owner. In Judaism, the hamsa hand also symbolizes the hand of god and is also believed to represent the hand of Miriam. The word hamsa, also spelled hamesh or khamsa, means five and represents the five fingers on the hand. Setty Gallery provides a large variety of handmade hamsa jewelry from leading Israeli jewerly designers, including hamsa bracelets, hamsa pendants, hamsa earrings and more. A unique bat mitzvah gift or jewish gift.