Hamsa Necklace / Hand of Fatima / Hand of Miriam / Ward of Evil Eye / victorian_engagement

Hamsa Necklace / Hand of Fatima / Hand of Miriam / Ward of Evil Eye / victorian_engagementHamsa is one of the oldest symbols with a history that dates back at least 1800 years, pre dating all the major religions. The symbol first originated in ancient Mesopotamia (present day Iraq) and Carthage (present day Tunisia). It has great significance to Middle Easter and North African people. It is believed that the symbol was created by the Phoenicians who used it as an amulet. Over time, it continued to be seen as a symbol of protection from

Newfoundland

the garnet provides durability

Art Deco rings may be found dated from 1915 and up to around the mid-1930s

so it is too short for me to wear

After the death of Prince Albert in 1861

they symbolized heaven and divine blessings

or a right hand ring to add sparkle and shine

It makes a great wide ring that makes quite the statement

considering that it is over 100 years old

founded in New York City in 1980 by sculptor David Yurman and his painter wife

and it is marked on the inside of the shank for metal purity and manufacturer's trademark

the manufacturer's hallmark and the metal purity