Hamsa Amulet Artisan Crafted Taxco Sterling Silver Hamsa Symbol Necklace _artisan--novica-artisan-8302 two busy bees explore openwork

two busy bees explore openwork honeycombs in a pair of dangle earrings from Mexico

Sliding knot to adjust length

Painted with designs of butterflies

They reveal engraved motifs that evoke the symbol for infinity

much favored by Mughal royals

Hamsa Amulet Artisan Crafted Taxco Sterling Silver Hamsa Symbol Necklace _artisan--novica-artisan-8302 two busy bees explore openworkBy Mexico's Roy Nilson, this beautiful necklace takes the form of an amulet known as the hamsa, which means 'five' in Arabic. It is considered a defense against the evil eye. Popular in Jewish culture, its five fingers can represent the five books of the Torah and the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, which represents one of the holy names of God. It is also a reminder to praise God with all five senses. Handcrafted of sterling silver, the necklace