Ancient Coins jewelry

1. GROWTH

The ancient Jewish symbol of the lily on this piece was inspired by a Judaean coin from the Persian Empire period (6th Century BCE- 4th Century BCE). The upright lily grows upwards towards the light as the individual selects the path of growth for one's life. An individual who grows is the one who learns from each life event, making use of lessons learned, whether the event is painful or joyous.

2. COURAGE

The lion symbolizes heroic strength coupled with control. Bravery becomes even more important when the individual selects an objective and strives to accomplish one's goal, requiring consistency, persistence, and adherence to the target. Great courage is needed to overcome forces attempting to divert attention from the goal.

3. PLENITUDE

The cornucopia symbol - the ׂHorn of Plenty׃ is inspired by a coin from the time of John Hyrcanos I (135-104 BCE), representing the plentiful bounty existing in the world, from which we can all benefit. In contrast to prevailing thought, plenteousness flows towards everyone, and each person must decide whether or not one is worthy and interested in the bountiful flow.

4. SERENITY

The date palm is inspired by a coin from the Bar Kochba era (132-135 CE). The seven branches are divided into three leaning to the left, three to the right, in balanced equilibrium, with the center rising up towards the Heavens to symbolize the Higher Power that is the axis of equilibrium.

5. NATURALNESS

The symbol of the ׂthree sheaves׃ is taken from a coin of Agrippa I (37-44 CE), representing simplicity and the source of the most basic sustenance: bread. This natural state is the foundation of life. When a human being wishes to move forward to accomplish goals, it is first necessary to examine whether the basics are present: integrity, the joy of the body, simplicity and a humble approach.

6. EXPANSE

The ancient image of a boat with oars is taken from a coin of Herod Archelaus (6 BCE-4 CE). Embarking on a sea voyage symbolizes the entry into a new expanse of consciousness, understanding and life. A human being is born with a certain narrowing of thought, but with the ability to open up one's thought to additional directions that the person seeks.

7. BREAKTHROUGH

The three pomegranates are an ancient symbol from the coin of the Jewish Wars against the Romans (66-70 CE). The fruit has three possible options for growth: upward, to the left, or to the right, symbolizing the splitting into many directions simultaneously. The breakthrough force is needed when the individual is unable to burst out of a situation that binds the person. However, with focused will, the individual can break out of the shell of habit, and break through into a new, wished-for reality.

8. CREATION

The lyre is taken from a Bar Kochba coin (132-135 CE), and symbolizes the sublime meaning of life for the creative person. The distinction between humans and animals lies in the human being's ability to understand meaning in the world: it is through creativity that this capacity is expressed.

9. RIPENING

The symbol of the three ripe pomegranates is taken from a section of the lintel of the ancient Capernaum synagogue. The pomegranate has numerous seeds, filled with sweet nectar, almost bursting out of the skin."ׂRipenin"׃ and maturity is the visible result that follows the investment of great effort. All that remains is to enjoy that investment.

10. HAPPINESS

The lyre is from an ancient Hebrew seal of Ma adana, Daughter of the King

Song expresses the essence of joyfulness, which everyone seeks, the joy of beneficent rejuvenation that gives birth to happiness.

11. LOVE

The half-shekel coin was collected from the people in ancient times for work on the Tabernacle and later in the Holy Temple. It symbolized the unity of the community from separate tribes, coming together as one people. In like manner, the human heart is not whole when it stands alone. The blending of two individuals creates a flow of a wonderful sensation of pleasure. This feeling is love, existing in the universe as a flow of energy from the Divine to the human.

12. BLESSING

The chalice is from the coin of theׂJewish Wars against the Romans(66-70 CE). The splendid cup with wine overflowing symbolizes inspiration, richness and pleasure. Blessing the wine has been a custom from time immemorial.