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Sterling Silver Islamic Hamsa Hand of Fatima Charm Pendant | 
| Brand: Silver Insanity
Category: Jewelry
Buy New: $9.99
Rating:  4 reviews
Sales Rank: 10830
Metal Stamp: 925-Sterling
Metal: sterling-silver
ASIN: B00023K99W
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
The hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old and still popular apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. The words hamsa and hamesh mean "five" and refer to the digits on the hand. An alternative Islamic name for this charm is the Hand of Fatima, in reference to the daughter of Mohammed. An alternative Jewish name for it is the Hand of Miriam, in reference to the sister of Moses and Aaron.
The hamsa hand appears both in a two-thumbed, bilaterally symmetrical form, as shown, and in a more natural form in which there is only one thumb. There is good archaeological evidence to suggest that the downward-pointing protective hamesh / hamsa hand predates both Judaism and Islam and that it refers to an ancient Middle Eastern goddess whose hand wards off the evil eye.
STONES: No Stones
SIZE: 1" tall x 1/2" wide with a 3x4 mm bail opening
WEIGHT: 2 grams
DETAILS: Stamped .925
No chain is included with the pendant
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| Customer Reviews:
good stuff September 7, 2008
good product just as described. good quality,not flimsy. and the fastest shipping ever. swear it was at my house the next day.
great product May 14, 2007
The Hamsa was just like I expected. I had already ordered one before and the service was just as great. The delivery was very fast. Thank you so much.
accurate description April 30, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
the design is exactly as shown above; its about the 3/4 of an inch. and it looks nice with a silver or leather necklace.
the hand of fatima January 26, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
this product was exactly as it looks. i was pleased with the timely shipping and the packaging. the pendant is light and very compfortable to wear.
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