KHAMSAS or HAMSAS are a staple of Morocan adornment traditions, they come in various shapes and sizes and all sorts of decoration.
These hand shaped pendants are highly apreciated amulets, once very popular in North Africa, Middle east and beyond.
Their history is tightly linked to religious beliefs: Khamsa means "5", some consider it an echo of the 5 Islamic pillars, other say that it is the caring hand of the propheet's daughter "Fatima" but while the truth many never be known, the origin of such talisman is as old as human artistic expressions linking the modern religion of islam to that of Carthaginian antiquity and even older to Neolithic cave paintings!
Protective, powerful, caring, nourishing, linking the gods, representating the self, magical...the hand can be all of this and so does the "Khamsa"!
14k and 18k Solid Gold
We recommend 14k or 18k solid recycled gold if you're looking for your jewelry to last generations to come. Solid gold is guaranteed to never tarnish, so you never have to take it off (bonus: you can wear it in water). It's 100% worry free. In addition to our quality standards, all our manufacturers certify where their gold comes from so we can proudly stand behind our ethical practices.
The Icons speak to your individuality and celebrate the art of personalization. Featuring distinctive drop shaped natural gemstones like labradorite and aventurine as well as hand-set pavé, these pieces are the perfect blend of design and craftsmanship. At the core of the collection lies the Drop pendants, a canvas for creativity to stack on hoops or necklaces. Embrace an ever-changing collection and unlock a new jewelry language.