Israeli Jewelry
Inspired by both Jewish and Israeli national symbolism, Israeli jewelry is a field in high demand. Israeli jewelry has gained a world-wide reputation for its unique high-quality handmade products. In the last decades, Israeli jewelry fashion has transformed from tourist gifts and souvenirs to items of art and have a place in mainstream fashion. In the fashion world of jewelry, Israel is recognized for being the producer of some of the most popular Jewish jewelry for customers from all over the world. Jewish jewelry allows the wearer to express their personal taste and style and at the same time manifest their emotional bond and commitment to the Jewish religion or culture. Many people prefer to purchase Jewish jewelry that is made in Israel. The drastic development in technology has changed the world's market and further encouraged Israeli designers to distribute their jewelry accessories to markets worldwide.
Audiences have responded with enthusiasm.

Israeli jewelry

Recent years have shown a growing popularity of Israeli jewelry accessories. Today you can find many accomplished Israeli designers that specialize in Jewelry designs. Jewish jewelry makes a great source of unique Jewish gifts that carry symbolism of the Jewish heritage. Jewish jewelry allows the wear to show off religious faith and personal style, and that's why so many people enjoy wearing them. Jewish jewelry make some of the most popular Bat Mitzvah gifts and Jewish wedding gifts given to the bride on her wedding day. Israeli jewelry in unique since it combines modern elements and expresses at the same time a sense of nostalgia to an ancient Jewish heritage.

Furthermore, Israeli jewelry has fascinated audiences by the unique and contrasting elements it combines. The state of Israel is known for its remarkable cultural diversity. Hundred of thousands of Jewish immigrants live in Israel. In the last sixty years, they emigrated from all across the world. This cultural diversity finds its expression in the unique mix of elements found in the local art. One good example would be Ester Shahaf, whose works include Western and oriental influences.

Israeli jewelry is unique because it brings together modern elements while satisfying the nostalgia-like craving for the ancient Jewish heritage. Many customers in the American market prefer to purchase Israeli jewelry and Israeli-made products in general, as a way of supporting the state of Israel, its economy, and the Israeli people. In the Jewish Israeli jewelry market you can find two major kinds of jewelry designers: the fashion jewelry designers and the symbolic jewelry designers. Jewish fashion jewelry artists often like to stay in tune with the mainstream fashion trends. These designs appeal to international audiences and they are by no means of strict religious affiliation. One distinctive artist in this group is Adina Plastelina. Adina Plastelina is an Israeli Studio design, located in Old Jaffa, which is part of Tel Aviv municipality. The studio creates unique jewelry that uses the Millefiori Technique -   an ancient glasswork technique that produces distinctive polished patterns.  Adina uses polymer clay and natural materials instead of glass Each item produced in this process is distinctive and has a radiant appearance .
 Other Israeli artists belong to the symbolic jewelry niche. These designers chose to focus on jewelry that carries a symbolic significance by incorporating prominent Jewish motifs, such as the Star of David. Star of David pendants make for some of the most popular Jewish jewelry accessories. Wearing or displaying the Star of David is a sign of national pride. It is also a wonderful way of expressing one’s faith and is a sign of connection to the Jewish people and the state of Israel (as the Star of David decorates its national flag). You can also find delicate Jewelry designs with Hebrew inscriptions of famous Jewish prayers, such as Shema yisrael, Traveler's prayer (Tefilat HaDerech), the Priestly Blessing, or verses from the Bible.

Within Jewish jewelry field, a significant number of accessories feature Hebrew words or letters that have special meaning according to Kabbalah's teachings. Many of Kabbalah pendants are Jewish amulets believed to draw powerful energies that enhance blessing and protection. Many of Israeli jewelry accessories inspired by Kabbalah are inscribed with Hebrew quotations or Kabbalist codes from sacred Jewish and Kabbalist texts. A popular theme in Kabbalah jewelry are Kabbalist codes that mediate between the material world and the spiritual world, such as the 72 names of God which is considered by Kabbalah as a tool that brings positive changes into our lives.
 

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