Have you ever heard about “The Hand of Hamsa” or “The Amulet of Khamsa”? All these names describe the symbol formed by a hand with five fingers and which has the middle finger in the center. This symbol is popular throughout the Middle East and northern Africa, and nowadays it’s also widely used in the hamsa beads jewelry designs all around the world. Today we’d like to tell you some information about these beads, Hamsa style origin and modern way of using. 

What is the meaning of hamsa hand beads?   

The Hamsa Hand is a famous symbol not only in the Buddhist tradition, but nearly in every faith. More precisely, it can be called an ancient Middle Eastern amulet, which symbolizes the hand of God. In such a way, it is a symbol of protection and it is also thought to bring its owner happiness, luck, good fortune and health.

Who wears hamsa bead bracelets and necklaces?

Since Hamsa hand is thought to be a protective symbol and talisman, it is usually worn by those who believe that this symbol can protect them from the evil eye and bring them goodness, good health and luck, abundance and fertility. The owners of lapis bead hamsa charm bracelets also have a faith in a "Supreme Power" and find themselves at a cross-road in life.

What parts are there in the Hamsa hand bead?

Because the hamsa hand amulet consists of five spread fingers, each of them have a special connection with a different energy and corresponds with the particular chakra:

• Thumb- fire element, solar plexus chakra.
• Forefinger- air element, heart chakra.
• Middle Finger- ethereal elements, throat chakra.
• Ring Finger- earth element, root chakra.
• Pinkie Finger- water element, sacral chakra.

What jewelry designs can be created with Hamsa beads?

To tell the truth, there are a lot of designs that can be created with Hamsa beads, nevertheless, the most popular ones are such bracelets and necklaces, as long chain hamsa necklace; blue opal hamsa necklace gold chain; blue opal hamsa necklace and 925 silver chain; lapis bead amp hamsa charm bracelet; hamsa red ribbon bracelet; gold chain hamsa bracelet. You can also elaborate the style even further by adding rosary beads hamsa; hamsa nose, hand body, key, rosary, gold chain and various hamsa jewelry clasps.