{"product_id":"star-of-david-and-chai-lariat-necklace-in-gold-plated-sterling-silver","title":"Star of David \u0026 Chai Lariat Necklace in Gold Plated 925 Sterling Silver, Cubic Zirconia","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Y-shaped lariat with a small sparkling Star of David at the throat and a chai hanging below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChai is the Hebrew word for life. Its two letters add up to 18, which is why gifts are so often given in multiples of 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTwo blessings in one piece. A beautiful bat mitzvah gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold plated over 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 a Magen David the same as a Star of David?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Magen David is the Hebrew name for the Star of David; it means Shield of David.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan anyone wear a Star of David?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is worn as a sign of Jewish identity, and it is also given with love to friends and family who want to show connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good bat mitzvah gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the most loved first pieces of Jewish jewelry, for a bat mitzvah, a birthday or Hanukkah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does chai mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChai means life. The Hebrew letters chet and yud add up to 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do people give gifts in multiples of 18?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause 18 is the number of chai, life. A gift of 18 or 36 is a wish for long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it real sterling silver?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is 925 sterling silver with gold plating.\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","brand":"Cohen Jewels","offers":[{"title":"Gold \/ 925 Sterling Silver","offer_id":50462281170978,"sku":"YK26090004145-0","price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0911\/2544\/8738\/files\/O1CN01yD1zQXNfngC3thOC__2200818445636-0-cib.jpg?v=1790287654","url":"https:\/\/cohenjewels.com\/products\/star-of-david-and-chai-lariat-necklace-in-gold-plated-sterling-silver","provider":"Cohen Jewels","version":"1.0","type":"link"}