The elegant lines of this silver hamsa pendant surround branch of blooming flowers and leaves. The hamsa is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all faiths it is a protective signs and brings happiness, luck, health, and good fortune.

Melanie Dankowicz began her artistic career in papercut and lasercut metal in 1994. She is inspired by the countryside of Illinois, where she lives with her husband and three children. Melanie strives to create striking and complex impressions, uniting traditional motifs with contemporary themes. Her metal and papercut art integrates Hebrew text and Jewish symbolism, bringing out the beauty of these symbols by balancing the flow of lines with the depth of space.