Pendant – Petit Star of David with Eilat Stone, 925 Sterling Silver

Description Size: .47″/1.2cm The Eilat stone on each pendant is unique and varies in shade and color. STAR OF DAVID The six-pointed star is called “Magen David” in Hebrew–generally translated as the “Star of David.”  It literally means “Shield of David.” In early times, it was used on Roman mosaic pavements as a decorative design without special significance. Its earliest surviving use in a synagogue dates back 1,800 years, when it appeared on a frieze in the Synagogue of Capernaum. The earliest known example of its use on a tombstone was in sixth century Italy.  Today the Star of David is an expression of Jewish identity.  God told Abraham in Genesis 15:5, that He would make Abraham’s descendants as numerous as the stars in heaven, thus associating stars with the descendants of Abraham. Eilat Stone or in Hebrew “Even Eilat” is is the national Stone of Israel and is called “Eilat Stone” this due to the city of Eilat where it is mined. It is a green-blue mixture of various copper minerals mostly malachite, azurite, turquoise. Sometimes it is also known as the King Solomon Stone, and we think that’s pretty cool! SHIPPING: Please note that this item will be shipped separately from Israel.