Hamsa Gold Chain

Hamsa Gold Chain Pendant Size: 1.5 inch Pendant Material: 18k Gold Plated Chain type: Franco Chain The Hamsa is a palm shaped amulet thought to have originated from Ancient Egypt or Mesopotamia. The amulet is very popular in the Middle East and throughout North & Northwestern Africa. The Hamsa amulet is said to aid in invoking the “hand of God” or to protect against the “evil eye”. The Hamsa plays different roles in each religion. - In Hebrew, Hamsa is called Hamesh (five). - In Islam, it is called the hand of Fatima (Named after the founder, Muhammad's believed to be daughter Fatima). - In Judaism, it is called the hand of Miriam (Named after Moses’s sister, symbolizing the hand of God). - In Buddhism it represents the five elements (from thumb to pinky: fire - solar plexus chakra, air - heart chakra, ethereal - throat chakra, earth - root chakra, and water - sacral chakra) - In Christianity it is called the hand of mother Mary (named after Jesus Christ's mother). Wear this