Why are MIZPAH jewels such a worldwide success from long before Victorian and Edwardian times to the renaissance today?

Thousands of years ago this famous benediction was born: MIZPAH -The Lord watch between me and thee when we are absent one from another. The MIZPAH meaning is hope and light in more than one language. Through the ages people drew courage and strength from the MIZPAH blessing.

According to a secret legend an angel conveyed the MIZPAH message to mankind as a gift from above whereas touching hearts and souls so deeply that it also became a symbol of romance and fidelity, a loving sign of commitment.

MIZPAH-themed messages have also taken on new platforms as it becomes ever more popular in websites and mobile phones.

MIZPAH jewels are traditionally given to loved ones, friends and family as tokens of closeness and especially to keep the wearer out of harm's way.

MIZPAH has always been seen as a very powerful lucky charm. MIZPAH proves that someone really cares!

Giving and wearing MIZPAH jewels was very popular and they were taken to all the corners of the world by our brave ancestors who relied on their much loved talismans.

Yet these jewels mean so much more than "just" a protective mascots – they remind of an ID tag from home saying : "this is a very special and cherished person".

If you wear a MIZPAH jewel you communicate to the world that you are a very cherished person.

Wearing one will bring you compliments as people will comment and ask you about the (his)story of your MIZPAH. You will see smiles all round.

In today's cool and technical world of globalisation with ever so many dangers people long for warmth and the protective feeling of togetherness.

MIZPAH is the important affirmation of emotion and positive belief for a better world. And…words do not always come easy…

How marvellous that you can let a MIZPAH jewel speak for you: Thinking of you, take good care, bless your heart, please forgive me, all will be well, do not give in, you are wonderful, because I love you, I believe in you and so much more.

Life holds many MIZPAH MOMENTS : Engagement, wedding (also for the brides maids!), christenings, anniversaries of any kind, emotional commitment, travel or away time from home, personal body guard, times of challenge, loving memory, celebrations and holiday givings.

MIZPAH is the bond between hearts and souls,a magical connection beyond eternity, a living legend.

© Helena Lind.