Description Pendant made from blue opal iridescent semi-precious stone - "The Gem of the Gods" Brings protection from the Evil Eye Size of pendant 1cm/0.45inch With matching gold filled chain (40cm/16inch) Condition: new Hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old apotropaic amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye. The words hamsa and hamesh mean "five" and refer to the digits on the hand. An alternative Jewish name for it is the Hand of Miriam, in reference to the sister of Moses and Aaron.