This shiny, bold necklace is symbolic, elegant and comfortable! The Hamsa is Arabic for hand and is usually meant as an amulet– which means Hand of God– or God’s protection. I have added the focal Hebrew letter ‘Shin’ inside the Hamsa. The shin stands for ‘Shaddai’– the protective aspect of God, as well as ‘Shekkina’– or the ‘Feminine Presence of God.’ It is also the first letter in the word Sh’ma– which means to “Hear in your Heart.’ My favorite meaning for ‘Shin’ is ‘Shalom’ which means Peace. Click here to learn more about wearing bronze alloys and metal safety before purchasing bronze jewelry.  Bronze will have a tendency to change colors pretty quickly.  A polishing cloth will help restore the luster– although some people prefer the darker bronze.  The outer dimensions are 1.75″ x 1.25″.