Hamsa Star #2November 2006 Sterling silver The Star of David and hamsa are two of the most common motifs in Jewish art. The hamsa is a classic symbol of protection Arabic culture as well, and the name of the hand shaped amulet actually comes from the Arabic word for "five" (a reference to the five fingers). The offset of the tiny hamsa in this star was inspired by an unusual Japanese mon (family crest) from the Heian period which features a suhama (circle based)

I naturally wanted to observe the traditional first anniversary gift material of paper for her anniversary present

a band of Hasmonean rebels

August 2016

Saturn represents duty

the plants also represent important aspects of a healthy relationship

Instead of using the paulownia blossoms

but hugs it closely enough not to get in your way

Measures approximately 3

so I decided instead to do something with the Chinese character for "scorpion" in an ancient seal-engraving script

Aluminum foil

which means "if you will it

My wife rarely asks for jewelry