Chai Pendant

PINK SAPPHIRE YELLOW GOLD GP PENDANT NECKLACE NECK CHAI US $.99

14KT GOLD EP PUFFED HART PENDANT WITH 18 INCH ROPE CHAI US $4.95

14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND JEWISH HEBREW CHAI CHARM PENDANT 1.2gr US $99.00

SOLID STERLING SILVER COLOURED C Z PENDANT,GORGEOUS WITH 16" SILVER CABLE CHAI US $36.49

6 VINTAGE GOLD FILIGREE 35x30mm. CHAI PENDANTS d616 US $2.99

1.07 CT ROUND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE CLASSIC PENDANT 14K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ CHAI US $3,325.00

Sterling Silver Green Peridot Cross Pendant w/ Chai 0QM US $41.00

1.22 CT ROUND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE CLASSIC PENDANT 14K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ CHAI US $4,066.00

1.16 CT ROUND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE CLASSIC PENDANT 14K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ CHAI US $5,058.00

Sterling Silver Green Peridot Cross Pendant w/ Chai 4QM US $43.00

Sterling Silver Green Peridot Cross Pendant w/ Chai 3QM US $43.00

1.01 CT ROUND DIAMOND SOLITAIRE CLASSIC PENDANT 14K YELLOW GOLD NECKLACE W/ CHAI US $3,680.00

Sterling Silver Green Peridot Cross Pendant w/ Chai 1QM US $41.00

Silver 925 "STAR OF DAVID" Israel CHAI Judaica Pendant US $21.97

Vtg Sterling Silver Jewish Chai Charm Pendant Necklace Chain Luck US $12.99

Fashion Jewelry Gift Clear Topaz Stone Yellow Gold GP Pendant Necklace Chai US $6.58

James Avery Hebrew Life Sign Pendant - RETIRED "CHAI" in Silver WITH CHAIN! US $99.99

Fashion Jewelry Gift Cross Cut Clear Topaz Stone White Gold GP Pendant Chai US $6.58

Fashion Jewelry Gift Round Cut Clear Topaz Stone White Gold GP Pendant Chai US $6.58

14K Gold 1.9 GRAMS CHAI HAI LIFE CHARM PENDANT NO SCRAP LARGE SIZE "TO LIFE" US $159.00

Frank Meisler Silver Hamsa Pendant Good Luck Kabbalah Eye Hebrew Chai Key Chain US $399.99

Filigree Sterling Silver Chai Pendant Necklace,Kabbalah Judaica Jewelry 1.4" US $38.00

CHAI PENDANT IN 10K GOLD - 18MM - JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $94.99

CHAI PENDANT IN PLATINUM - 27MM - JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $914.99

CHAI PENDANT DANGLE IN 14K GOLD - 20MM JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $116.99

CHAI PENDANT IN 18K GOLD - 27MM - JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $625.99

CHAI PENDANT IN 18K GOLD - 18MM - JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $213.99

CHAI PENDANT IN 14K GOLD - 27MM - JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $379.99

CHAI PENDANT IN 14K GOLD - 18MM - JEWISH SOLITAIRE US $112.99

Carol Brodie Diamond & Amethyst Evil Eye Pendant w/chai US $199.00

Dallas Prince Amethyst & Marcasite Cross pendant w/chai US $249.00

Chai / Hai Charm ~ Pendant Sterling Judaic Jewelry US $8.78

Lacy Filigree Chai / Hai Charm ~ Pendant Sterling Judaic Jewelry US $6.58

Handcrafted Necklace ~ Crazy Lace Agate Star of David Chai Pendant Necklace US $9.99

925 Silver pendant star of david opal gemstone blue CHAI ALAD transparent US $29.99

925 Silver mezuzah Mezuza pendant Shin/Hamsa/Chai/david star scroll Judaica US $12.99

925 Silver pendant star of david opal gemstone CHAI ALAD transparent Judaica US $29.99

Vintage Sterling Silver Hebrew Symbol Pendant Chai ‘Life’ US $9.95

Judaica Sterling Silver Necklace Bold Star of David / Chai Pendant Silver Chain US $99.00

925 Sterling Silver Star Magen David Chai Israel Jewish Charm Pendant Medallion US $18.00

Crucifixes, Hamsas and Name Necklaces: Charms of the Abrahamic Religions

Jewelry is present in almost each culture around the world, and has been around since man had his initial originative thoughts.  It is worn for assorted reasons—to embellish the wearer, to infer status, to brag wealth, and to serve as a protective force.  Three almost related religions — Christianity, Judaism, and Islam — all use jewelry in such a way.

The Abrahamic traditions believe that jewelry may serve as a defensive barrier, one that wards off evil inclinations.  The wearers often times wore jeweled talismans or amulets around their neck, the same way one would wear a comforting name necklace .  In what ways are the charms of these traditions similar?  Let's find out.

The most famous symbol in Christianity is the crucifix.  It has been employed for centuries to guard versus evil demons and other sinister creatures.  Exorcists use the cross to free innocent persons from dark and mysterious parasites.  The crucifix is many times worn as jewelry — whether it be a little silver chain necklace or a heavy golden pendant.  It is also seen in homes and churches, in all sizes and materials—from simple wooden constructions to the most dazzlingly jeweled attractions.  Why not buy a name necklace and show if off next to your graceful cross?

Judaism has featured jewelry in it is traditions and customs since Biblical times.  It was used as decoration and as a cultural and religious symbol.  The most famous symbol may be the Star of David, also called a Jewish star at times.  The six-pointed star adorned the shields of ancient Hebrews in battle, but now is specifically seen on bracelets or necklaces, as a sign of good luck and protection.  Both men and women wear the Star of David.

In galore circles it is established to give a girl a piece of jewelry with her name on it–usually a name necklaces –after a milestone of numerous sort has been achieved.  Names are ofttimes indispensable in Judaism, and women tend to carry around their identity on a silver or gold chain around their neck.  It is not not common to see girls at their bat mitzvah—a coming-of-age ceremony that is normally kept at age 12 or 13–wearing brand new name necklaces as they dance in celebration.

Another frequent symbol-turned-jewelry is the ‘chai.'  The chai is a word that means ‘life,' and is likewise worn by Jewish persons at respective indispensable occasions, as well as for the duration of every-day life.  Girls that are named ‘Chaya' by their parents are doubly lucky, because they may receive name necklaces that are imbued with the chai spirit; Chaya is a feminized form of chai, and so the wearer gets double the luck.

Judaism shares a lucky charm, the hamsa, with Islam.  The word hamsa is derived from the Arabic word that means five, which accurately describes the symbol: a hand with five fingers.  A hamsa may be found almost anywhere, from synagogues to mosques, cars to homes, earrings to bracelets.  It is worn, like the crucifix, to block out the evil eye.  In this case, form veritably matches function, as the hand seems to signal a warning sign to any lurking evil that may have the urge to trespass.

Although the religions have grown detached in practice, they are still reasonably similar in ideology.  Who is to say that wearing a crucifix, hamsa, and name necklace wouldn't make you safer than a friend who only wears one?  Why not fetch the religions together and wear all three?

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