Menorah Pendant Filigree Enamel
$150.00
Handmade sterling silver Menorah pendant filigree enamel. Sterling silver Menorah pendant filigree enamel handmade fine Yemenite filigree and set with blue enamel as candles.
Dimension 4.3 cm X 2.4 cm approximately.
The Menorah (A lighting lamp in Hebrew) has been described in the bible as a seven branch lighting lamps. Moses got precise details as how to create this holy menorah and its function in the temple. It was made from pure fine gold with special flower ornaments on it.
After the destruction of the holly temple in Jerusalem , the Menorah has vanished. There are many legends over its fate . One such legend says it’s in the Vatican cellars and also another legend says it has been melted for its gold. After the destruction of the temple, Jewish sages have forbidden making a seven branch menorah for use. The common menorah made today is the nine branches made for the Hanuka feast.
Since then, it has been described by scholars and art designers in may different shapes all found in archaeology diggings. Nowadays you can find a wide range of traditional seven branch Menorah as well as contemporary designs made for candle lighting or even jewelry.
Contemporary silver pendants consists of a variety range of subjects such as abstract designs , classic style, religious topic and many more ideas. David star known in Hebrew Magen David or the Shield of David is a generally recognized symbol of modern Jewish identity and Judaism. Its shape is made by 2 triangles forming a hexagram, combination of two equilateral triangles. The star of David has been adapted into a variety of many culture, but in different meanings.
Nowadays it is symbolizing the state of Israel’s flag since the first Zionist congress in 1897. Before that it was used in Christianity to decorate churches in medieval time. Only later 19th century it has been used by eastern European Jewish communities as their Jewish symbol.
The Zohar (Kabbalah) gives a spiritual explanation as for the star of David triangles. The first triangle has the connection of G-D , Torah and The sons of Israel. The second triangle is reflected by G-D , the study of Torah and the study of the Zohar. By doing these learning the Torah and the Zohar you approach yourself to G-D.
The fact that in a triangle each of The three corners of the triangles are connected with each other . It demonstrates that the Jewish soul is itself knotted to G‑d Through the Torah study and observance. By that connection between the Jew and G‑d and the Torah study it merely brings it to light.
Contemporary silver pendants sometimes I can make them in 14 carat gold by request. So before deciding , please converse with me by mail and I can let you know ahead if it is possible.
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