Merkaba Teas, Pendants

Around the late period of the New Kingdom, and during XXV Dynasty, the Ethiopians ruled over Egypt, and brought with them a new religion.
The symbol of thier religion , the cross, known also as the Ethiopian or Nubian cross is an acclaimed piece of ornament all over the world.

Nubian Crosses are traditional jewelry of Tuareg tribesmen who live in Mali and northern parts of Niger, south of Ethiopia. Nubian crosses,
aslo known as Tuareg crosses, were different in shapes and each cross was worn by specific trade sector, as opposed to the Ethiopian
Crosses which denominated each region

After the Crucification of Jesus Christ, the Cross became the symbol of Christian Faith. Crucifexes are mostly worn by Catholics whereas
simple Crosses are worn by all Christians, made in different shapes in denomination for each branch of Christianity

The English word "angels" comes from the Greek word angelos, which means "messenger". Angels are pure spirits created by God,
working heavenly for him, and for the ultimate benefit of mandkind. Guardian angels are heavenly spirits assigned by GOd to watch over
each of us during our lives.

Saint Christopher pendants features one of the most popular Saints in the Christian Catholic religion. St Christopher is believed to be the protector of
travelers and that is these designs depict him as such. According to the Catholic tradition, in his quest to serve the community he assisted people in
crossing a dangerous river by carrying them on his back. As portrait in these Saint Christopher jewellery, legend has it that one day, a small child
approached the river and asked to be carried across. Saint Christopher took the boy on his back and realized that the small boy was far heavier than
any other passenger. The child ended up being Jesus Christ, and his weight was the sins of the world that he had to carry. The name Christopher
derives from the Greek word Chistophoros which means "Christ-carrier." A Saint Christopher gold pendant is always a great gift for Catholic
Christians.

After the Islam domination of Egypt, the craftsmen started creating signs representing the Islamic religion. This art was seen in mosques,
paintings and also jewlery. This pendant reads "Allah"

Khamsa, meaning "five" for the five fingers of the hand, a very popular amulet that many people believed in, was also known as the hand of
God and also the hand of Fatima. Khamsa was the very significant emblem, believed to ward off evil, and intiate Hope and Prosperity for its
owner.

The original meaning of the Ankh derives from the hieroglyphic sign which means life. In ancient Egypt gods were depicted holding the
ankh before the Pharaoh's nose, thus giving him the breath of eternal life. As a symbol the Ankh points to divine,eternal existence and is
often referred to as the "Key of Life".

In ancient Egypt, the Scarab was considerered as the symbol of the Sun God Re and resurrection of eternal life. The Scarab giving light and
warmth, was a popular amulet for good luck. Here, protected by the powerful fire spliting cobras, a beautiful charm for good luck and protection
from evil.

The lotus flower was seen as the river Nile branching into the sea, forming the fertile Delta farmland, thus symbolizing abundance.
Everything from jewlery to furniture were accented by the lotus flower, and italso decorated the walls of the Pharaonic Temples, Palaces
and Tailismans.

In ancient Egypt the Scarab bettle was considered as the symbol of the Sun God Re and resurrection of eternal life. Scarab amulets were very
popular, carried good luck inscription, therefore Pharaoh;s used them as a symbol of new life and good luck.

Isis was the sister and wife of Osiris, God of Dead, and Mother of Horus, God of Sky. She usually wore the cow horns with the "Sun disc"
inbetween. Isis herself was considered as Goddess of kingship, and Moon & Motherhood Goddess, who protected her son Horus from snakes
thus, protecting as well the mortal children.

Sun and Moon, were mythically linked to be the eyes of the God Horus. The Eye of Hirus symbol, refers to the eye of the moon which protected
the kingdom against the evil, thus the well known amulet was known and used as protection against the bad and evil eye.

This symbol is simply the Hebrew word Chai (life) with the two Hebrew letters Chet and Yod attached to each other. The Chai is the 18th letter of
the Hebrew alphabet and people often make charitable donations in the multiples of the Chai, $18, 36, 54 etc.

Torah, in Hebrew meaning teaching, originally may have applied to the Ten Commandments only, and later to the Pentateuch. It was from an
early period employed as a general term to cover all the Jewish law. The Torah guided God in the creation of the world, says Talmud, and if
men were not to observe it, the universe would cease to exist.

The Magen David, or more commonly known as the Star of David represents the shape of King David's shield. Some believe that the interwining
triangles of the Star, makes them inseparable, like the Jewish people. The Magen David was adopted as the emblem of the Jewish faith in 1897
and it also appears on the flag of Israel.

A long piece of parchment inscribed on one side with the name of God, is rolled in a scroll, placed in a case and fastened to the doorsteps of
Jewish homes. The Mezuzah bids welcome.

The Dreidel is a four winged spinning top, used during Hanukah. It has four Hebrew letters - Nun, Gimbal, Hei and Shin. They stand for Nes,
Gadol, Hayah, Sham "a grea mirical happened there.

The word "Shalom" is used as a greeting or farewell. In Hebrew the word inscribed in a block of sterling silver and conveys peace.s i"Shalom"
means peace. In this pendant the word "Shalom" is inscribed in a block of sterling silver and conveys peace.

There were seven branches in the original oil Menorah, used in the Tabernacle and later in the Solomon's Temple. It is this Menorah that
Titus is said to have carried awy from the Temple and is pictured in bas-relief on the rch of Titus in Rome. On Hanukkah, an eight branched
Menorah is lighted to commemorate the Maccabean victories.

Here the human being connects with the Universe. The totality of a person as combined from the other Chakras offers itself to the divine forces of the Universe.
The individual experiences knowledge beyond words or intellect. Interfacing with cosmic energies and pure conscciousness.

This Charka enables the recognition of 'Being'. Connects to the part of creation which is beyond science & physical manifestation. Through this
Charkra the 'knowing' of spiritual matters is passed down and so influences all other parts of an individual.

Here feelings and emotions are transformed into expressions such as laughter or crying. Deals with everything related to sound on both the physical and the
medaphysical level. Commuicates & mediates all emotions and feelings. Provides space from 'self' to enable 'inner' refection.

The center of the charka system. Here aesthetic impulses (art or music) are processed into feelings & emotions. The ability to love freely, without fear or
self-conciousness is generated here. Negative feelings and emotions are neutralised. Healing by acceptance of suffering.

Position in the center of the body gives the chakra its significance. Impulses such as desire, wishes blend with impulses coming from above. This is where the
personality is formed. 'Feeling' and 'Being' are intergrated here. This is the meltingpot of spiritual and earthly aspects.

Center for sexual energy, creativity and pure emotions. Here the male sexual drive combines with the female sexual response. Feelings and emotions flow freely
through regulating the relationship between lovers and friends. Balances the free giving and recieving of feelings and emotions.

Links the individual with the physical world. Defines the concept of 'Being'. Serves as the foundation to evolve and build the personality. Embraces aspects such as
energy. self-expression, ambition, consistency, desire for security and the servival of self and species.