Hamsa Hand (silver-like color)

The Hamsa hand is an ancient amulet that is believed by many to fight the envious eye and negative energies and give protection.  It is palm-shaped, with two symmetrical thumbs.  It is believed to have a Torah basis in the manner in which the Cohanim raise their hands and position their fingers when they bless the Jewish congregation in synaThe word "Hamsa" means "five" (hamesh in Hebrew).  Five is a significant number.  It represents the five books of the Torah.  The fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, "Heh", is one of the letters of G-d's holy name.  Many Jews believe that the five fingers of the Hamsa hand remind its wearer to use their five senses to praise G-d.  the Hamsa is a good omen for hope, peace, and prosperity.

This Hamsa hand is a silver-like
color and has, in the center, a slightly protruding circular half-dollar size etching of Jerusalem with the word "Jerusalem".

Width 4 1/4" - 11 1/2 cm

Height 6 1/2" - 16 1/4 cm