Israeli Jewelry

There are plenty of jewelry artists out there that have many different design ideas that are pretty unique.  These designers can represent many different cultures and rituals that make each piece one of a kind.  One of the leading jewelry designers is Israeli artist Ester Shahaf.  In the last decade Ester Shahaf has become internationally known for her handmade Jewish jewelry and Judaica art. Here we will take a closer look at her distinctive designs and creations.

The accomplished artist Ester Shahaf is best known for her stylish designs of Jewish jewelry that can be easily recognized by her fans across the world. Shahaf’s pieces often incorporate traditional Jewish motifs such as the Hamsa hand and the Star of David. Inspired by local Israeli culture, Ester Shahaf has designed many pieces inspired by her surroundings . Shahaf lives in Binyamina, a small and pastoral town in the north of Israel.

Esther has created a bunch of different types of necklaces and earrings.  Individually made , the pieces use high quality materials like Swarovski crystals.  One interesting part of her designs is that the colors of her jewelry pieces are not dull in any way.  Shahaf often chooses to use bright and cheerful colors.  Some of them include light blue, ruby red, and some light and dark greens.

A graduate of Tel Aviv University in theater and costume design, Shahaf now sells internationally via the online stores that market Israeli products. She even hosts some events that help her show off her different pieces.  These events help get many different types of people introduced to her designs and get her jewelry out there.   Shahaf proficiently combines the old with nevou, and the modern with the traditional, western with oriental influences.

As you have seen above, Esther Shahraf has made a name for herself in the jewelry world.  She takes what she sees from her surroundings and creates beautiful pieces of art.  The use of bright colors and various materials makes her jewelry one of a kind.  If you are looking for some interesting, high quality art, take a look at Esther’s work and be amazed by it.  Shahaf’s artworks are displayed in museum shops and first-class shops in Israel and in the USA.

Where to find? For more info and purchase visit Handmade Jewelry Online!

Many Kabbalah jewelry pieces feature Hebrew inscriptions. A large portion of these inscriptions include three letter Hebrew sequences. These sequences, known as the 72 Names of God, are used by the Kabbalah as a spiritual tool that might help us promote positive changes in life. The Jewish mystical school of thought , each of the 72 Names has its own unique energetic channel.

What is the origin of the 72 Names of God?
The origins of the 72 Names of God are found in the Torah. According to the Kabbalah, the bible is an encrypted text with many layers that lie within every word and letter. The 72 Names are of God 72 three-letters combinations that taken out from Exodus 14: 19-21 if you look for the English translation, you will not see the meaning but not how it appears which resembles great importance. You should keep in mind thus that the 72 names are linked to the Hebrew alphabet and so are lost in translation .

The 72 names of God are derived from of the Exodus chapter by writing the three verses one above the other without spaces. At the same time the middle one is written backwards.

The 72 Names and their purpose
The Kabbalah uses the 72 Names of God to promote changes in various aspects of life such as success, fertility, love and health. Each three letters signify one of God’s names holding great potency. Thus, many men and women wear different kinds of Kabbalah Jewelry pieces that are inscribed with one or more of these names. Usually, the piece with the inscribed name is usually according to the person’s needs, wishes and difficulties.

Many Kabbalah jewelry pieces are inscribed with the name Aleph-Lamed-Dalet. The Aleph-Lamed-Dalet sequence is believed ward-off the Evil Eye by fighting negative energies.
Another example is the sequence Samech-Aleph-Lamed, a name used by the Kabbalah for prosperity and success.

Finally, the name Yod Lamed Yod is good for people who wish to regain lost hope and fight overcoming fatigue and despair.

When I first heard the name Michal Golan I was sure she was an Israel. A short search has revealed that Golan resides now in New York with her family where she runs her successful business. The influence of Israeli culture is indeed apparent in her beautiful works and that’s why I have decided to introduce them to you. The Israeli native Jewelry designer Michal Golan has gained an international name for herself thanks to her unique designs and distinctive style.

So what sets Michal Golan apart from other famous Jewelry Designers? The answer you will find here. Michal Golan has been working generously with pearls and gemstones, and mostly from items made during the era of Queen Victoria. Golan is quite famous in the international jewelry market  today simply because her products are 100% hand-crafted using sterling silver, white gold .

Michal Golan is an Israeli born ceramist and printer, jewelry designer. The creative mind behind her independent business, Golan is married with 3 children, and currently residing in New York. To add more to her credentials, Golan holds both a college degree in Graphic Art and Masteral degree in studio art. Michal Golan’s works are greatly inspired by a wide variety of influences. Golan’s handmade collections of jewelry bring together western and oriental styles, modern with Victorian accents and more. This remarkable set of earrings makes a great example of this unique mix of elements.
Hamsa Necklace by Michal Golan, now on sale

Indeed, Golan shows great passion in creating her master pieces in the form of jewelries.  Michal Golan takes pride with her every piece of jewelry sold. Other than jewelry, Michal Golan is also busy with her ceramic mosaic works including extraordinary Jewish art. Golan’s products also include   belts, ceramic arts, crosses, decorative Hamsas, bridal items, and a whole lot more.
You will definitely fall in love with her works, both with her jewelries and her ceramic mosaic pieces.

Check out fashionable and elegant Michal Golan’s pieces in jewelry and Judaica at Judaism.com .

Have you been thinking about adding some flair to your jewelry collection?

The owners of Beadart studio, Orly Arnon-Asif and Nitza Yarel, create a jewelry line that captures the beauty of the exotic Israeli culture with a mix of modern influence.

After graduating from Tel Aviv Design and Architecture Workshop, designer Orly Arnon-Asif began working as a artist. Over the past decade, her two main platforms have been plastic art and jewelry design.  Arnon-Asif African upbringing as influenced her work, as she is familiar with bright and colorful African Beads that are used by the locals. Beadart’s jewelry combines Arnon-Asif her passion for traditional and modern materials to design an award winning line of jewelry.

After graduating from New York Fashion Institute of Technology, Yarel has worked with various types of metals and stones as a designer and goldsmith. She defiantly adds a fashionable flair, influenced by her Manhattan upbringing, to the line of jewelry creations available at Beadart Studios.
These talented women create one-of-a-kind designs that prides themselves on high quality precious metals, semi-precious and glass stones, cotton, leather and various other materials used.

You can find Beadart jewelry in over 100 international and regional stores and boutiques.

The company was formed in 1999 when the two women first combined their creative talents. The result of their 10 years together is a high quality line of jewelry. The jewelry collections are sold in Israel. Beadart jewelry can also be found abroad in various boutiques and stores. You can find many of their items at Judaica 7 – Israeli Jewelry Products

Below you will find Beadart’s top sellers! These items well reflect current trends in Israeli fashion jewelry.

Be Lucky Bracelet : A beautiful Charm Hamsa Hand Bracelet comes with a matching silver ring. The Hamsa charm has a beautiful natural turquoise chip set which is connected to a natural-cotton red cord.

Multicolor Set Of 3 Rings (brown) – this wonderful set of three elastic rings are made from ceramic beads and complimented by silver-plated hand-made glass.

Flower Studs – the centrally located semi-precious stones come in a variety of colors. The flower is gold-plated with four-petals.

Beadart studio can help you find the jewelry line that fits your style perfectly.  Beadart jewelry line offers a mix of traditional and modern style to compliment any look!

When a Jewish person is getting married they will most commonly recite the Seven Blessings or in Hebrew the Sheva Brachot.  A Jewish wedding includes being together in God (betrothal) and making sure that the two are legally bonded in marriage.  In the past both the betrothal and the marriage were separated by a time period of thirty to thirty-one days but now for the most part both are done at the same time in the wedding

The Jewish marriage ceremony takes place under a tent for the couple and is called the Chuppah.  The Chuppah symbolizes the home that the couple will have together.  The ceremony takes place with the husband to be and wife to be standing with their parents.   The Rabbi is traditionally the one to do the ceremony.

Sheva Brachot in Jewish Tradition

The Sheva Brachot are recognized as being prayers that are used in a wedding.  In Judaism a wedding is a sacred union between two individuals as one couple to the people in attendance at the wedding.  The marriage ceremony for the Jewish couple is very important and has a lot of history to why it is done the way it is done.  The wedding has a lot of symbolic importance and traditions that show that the couple is now one unit in body and religiously speaking, as well as signing the Ketubah.

In the past the Seven Blessings were said in the husband’s home and also at the home of where the wife was the night before she got married.  Some Jewish cultures still do these practices while most do not at this time.  Most Jewish sects say the Seven Blessings at the end of the wedding ceremony.  These prayers signify the union of love between the two and union of love between the couple and God. During the wedding the couple will complete a document called the Ketuba which signifies the legal aspect of the couple being united.

Shava Brachot at the Ceremony

The couple says a prayer over wine and the couple share the same cup.  Next the husband to be has the ring out and says that he and his wife to be are connected and are now one couple.  After the first cup of wine another glass of wine is set up and the Seven Blessings are said. Most often the Rabbi who does the ceremony will say these prayers but sometimes a person will be invited up to do these blessings.   The prayers are done if there are ten or more guys present to do them.  These prayers are often times said in both English and Hebrew for the wedding ceremony.

The Seven Blessings come from the Bible, and other Jewish sayings, and thoughts.  No one is quite sure who put the blessings together.  The Seven Blessings date back to the time of the Talmud but were thought to be around long before the Talmud was written.

Sehva Bravhot by HaAri Jewelry

This stunning ring is designed by Israeli Jewelry design studio – HaAri Jewelry. It is a wide spinner ring, available in silver or gold, composed of  thinner bands. Each band is hand engraved with one of the Seven Blessings. The ring is set with delicate diamonds and a golden Star of David. To find out more details go to Canaan-Online that offers an extraordinary collection of Jewish rings.