Rectangular Breastplate Charm in 925 Sterling Silver
Rectangular Breastplate Charm in 925 Sterling Silver
$53.00
Description
This rectangular piece is called Hoshen or in Hebrew, “Breastplate of the High Priest.” Made up of twelve diversely-colored stones, this charm is intricately designed and set on a 925 Sterling silver.
Material | Sterling Silver |
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Size | 0.70" * 0.47" / 17.8mm * 12mm |
According to the Bible, the Hoshen was a multicolored jewel-encrusted breastplate that is worn by the High Priest. Each of the 12 stones represents the tribes of Israel. The common stones placed in a Hoshen are ruby, aquamarine, garnet, amethyst, blue topaz, topaz, diamond, sapphire, emerald, peridot, and onyx. This charm executes the stunning combination of excellent craftsmanship and ancient tradition.