The hamsa is an open hand worn for protection, and people have carried it for centuries. SKRT's Iced Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant in White Gold keeps that shape and ices every part of it, so the meaning stays personal and the shine does the talking.
What "Emerald" means on this piece
At SKRT, Emerald names the cut, not a color. The palm is filled with rectangular step cuts laid in rows like bricks and framed by a border of small round settings. The fingers alternate slim baguette columns with rows of round pavé, and the bail is iced as well. Everything on this pendant is white against White Gold. There is no colored centerpiece.
The meaning behind the hand
The hamsa, also called the Hand of Fatima or the Hand of Miriam, appears across Middle Eastern and North African traditions and is worn in Jewish, Muslim and Christian communities alike. For most people it stands for protection and good fortune. Others wear it as a reminder of family or faith. Whatever it means to you, it is a piece people tend to keep on.
Which SKRT chains it fits
SKRT checks pendant fit against real bail sizes. This pendant fits SKRT tennis chains up to 4mm wide, and like every SKRT pendant it fits any 3mm SKRT chain, necklace or choker. The pendant is sold without a chain. Two White Gold chains are built for it:
- Rope Chain in White Gold - 3mm: the look in the photo above. The twisted texture frames the hand without competing with it.
- Diamond Tennis Chain in White Gold - 4mm: ice on ice, for a brighter look from chain to pendant.
Getting the length right
A pendant hangs below its chain, so choose the length for where the hand should land. On most men, a 22 inch chain drops it just below the collarbone and a 24 inch chain brings it to mid-chest, clear of a crew neck. A 20 inch chain keeps it higher. Drape a piece of string to the length you are considering, check where it falls, and compare with the SKRT Size Guide. Between two lengths, take the longer one.
Full size or Mini, and other finishes
SKRT makes this hamsa in two sizes. The full-size Emerald Hamsa is the one to choose if you want the pendant to read from across the room: the brick rows in the palm are big enough to see from a distance. The Iced Mini Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant in White Gold is the quieter option, small enough to wear as a second layer, and it fits chains up to 3mm wide.
For a warmer look, the full-size design also comes as the Iced Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant in Rose Gold. The same pendant is listed for women as the Diamond Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant in White Gold, so couples and friends can wear a matching pair.
Wearing it day to day
White Gold reads clean on a white or black tee and sits easily next to a silver-tone watch. The hamsa works best as the only pendant at the front of the neck. If you add a second chain, keep it plain and about 2 inches shorter so the hand stays the focus.
The pendant has heavy 18K gold plating in White Gold over a 316L stainless steel core and is hypoallergenic for most skin. Put it on last and take it off first, and keep it out of pools, hot tubs, saltwater and long hot showers. A soft microfiber cloth after wearing is all the daily care it needs. The full routine is on our Care Instructions page, and the piece is backed by SKRT's Lifetime Guarantee.
Quick answers
Is the Emerald Hamsa green?
No. Emerald refers to the rectangular step cut in the palm. The whole pendant is white on White Gold.
Does it come with a chain?
No. Choose a chain separately. The 3mm rope chain and the 4mm tennis chain in White Gold both fit it.
Can I wear it on a thicker chain?
Stick to chains it is made to fit: SKRT tennis chains up to 4mm, or any 3mm SKRT chain. Forcing a wider chain through the bail can damage both pieces.
Protection, worn plainly and iced all the way. See the Iced Emerald Hamsa Hand Pendant in White Gold.
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