{"product_id":"hamsa-necklace-with-opal-in-sterling-silver-mini-pave-hand","title":"Hamsa Necklace with Opal in 925 Sterling Silver, Mini Pavé Hand","description":"\u003cp\u003eA mini pavé hamsa with a soft white opal at its heart, on a fine chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe hamsa is an open hand, a sign of protection and blessing. Worn fingers-up it guards against harm; fingers-down it welcomes blessing in. Both are traditional.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dainty protection necklace for a daughter, a friend or a bat mitzvah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 925 sterling silver; the gold option is gold plated over 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Opal and cubic zirconia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChosen by Cohen Jewels, a family name in Judaica: my grandfather, Igal Cohen, ran a Judaica shop in Tel Aviv for about fifty years.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it real sterling silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is 925 sterling silver. The gold version is plated over the sterling silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep it shiny?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStore it dry, take it off before swimming or the gym, and wipe it with a soft cloth. Sterling can darken over time; a silver cloth brings it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does shipping take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost orders arrive in 5-10 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich way should a hamsa face?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth are traditional. Fingers up is protection; fingers down is welcoming blessing and abundance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the hamsa Jewish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hamsa is shared across Jewish and Middle Eastern traditions. In Jewish homes it is often called the Hand of Miriam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between a hamsa and an evil eye?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe hamsa is an open hand for protection and blessing; the evil eye is a blue eye that turns envy away. They are often worn together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cohen Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ 925 Sterling Silver","offer_id":50515418513442,"sku":"YK26090004368-0","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver \/ 925 Sterling Silver","offer_id":50515418546210,"sku":"YK26090004368-1","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/2544\/8738\/files\/O1CN01d1IdIx1oua8OIps8V__3967795285-0-cib.jpg?v=1790380257","url":"https:\/\/cohenjewels.com\/products\/hamsa-necklace-with-opal-in-sterling-silver-mini-pave-hand","provider":"Cohen Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}