What is Hamsa Hand Jewelry?
Before we understand what Hamsa Hand Jewelry is, let us first understand the significance of Hamsa Hand. It holds a symbolic meaning and is considered to represent the “Hand of God”. This powerful symbol is believed to bring happiness, fortune and safety to the one who possesses it. In different parts of the world, it is called by different names but they more or less mean the same. There are two types of Hamsa Hand, one with a symmetrical thumb on either side of the hand and the other with a single thumb on one side which represents more like an actual hand. Both these types of Hamsa Hand can be worn either ways, with their fingers pointing downwards or upwards. However there are few people who choose to wear it in one direction only. “Hamsa” means five and each of the finger has their own hidden meaning associated with them.
- Thumb- Fire element
- Forefinger- Air element
- Middle Finger- Ethereal elements
- Ring Finger- Earth element
- Pinkie Finger- Water element
Energy of each of these fingers are said change the flow of energy in the human body and thus have a healing effect, both physically and psychologically. It is also believed in some mythologies that every living being that is present on planet earth is made up of these five energies. Wearing a Hamsa Hand therefore symbolizes as a token of respect that you pay to these five energies, which your body is made up of.
With the rising popularity and belief in the Kabbalah and Judaism, Hamsa Hand is gaining its lost pride and people have started using it in various forms of jewelry like Gold Hamsa Hand necklace. Hamsa Hand owes it origin to Middle East and people who stand in support of peace prefer to wear it, irrespective of the religion they belong to. The five fingers on the Hamsa Hand suggests that one should praise the Lord using all their five senses and be thankful to God that they have been blessed with life. Most Hamsa Hand usually have an eye in the center. It is said that this eye is to counter the effect of any evil eye. It is generally worn as a necklace by most but you can spot a Hamsa hand as a decorative item at many places.
Out of all the Hamsa hand jewelry, gold Hamsa hand necklace is the most famous and is worn as a modern piece of jewelry. There are people who do not even know the exact significance of the Hamsa Hand, but they are just in love with the unique design and want to wear it. Gold Hamsa Hand necklace comes in different shapes and sizes. In case you want to wear it on a daily basis, you can opt for 14k gold Hamsa Hand necklace which is light and durable. You can buy beautiful Hamsa Hand jewelry online at Cosanuova with amazing offers to blow you away.
