Lightly oxidised sterling silver, traditionally decorated, hand of Fatima pendant ,set with a round cabachon cut amethyst stone. Length 34mm, width 19mm.

The Arabic name for the hamsa (or khamsa) is the hand of Fatima, commemorating Fatima Zahra, the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Hamsa hands often contain an eye symbol. Depictions of the hand, the eye, or the number five in Arabic (and Berber) tradition is related to warding off the evil eye, as exemplified in the saying khamsa fi ainek ("five [fingers] in your eye").

Amethyst. Pale lavender to deepest violet. Purple is the color of Spirit. Amethyst is a member of the quartz group, the most common crystal. It is well known for powerful intuitive energy. An extremely protective stone with a high spiritual vibration, it is a stone of sobriety and spirituality. It can calm the mind and help connect you to your spiritual side. The name for amethyst derives from the Greek and Roman belief that the stone helped protect against drunkenness. Vessels for alcoholic beverages were made from the gemstone. To gift a purple amethyst is a gift of deep passion. Found in India, Africa, Brazil, Britain as well as many other places.