The Pomegranate

Jewish Jewelry is all about using the unique symbols of Judaism in modern jewelry.
The Pomegranate is one of the seven fruits Israel was blessed with. When Moses sent the spies to scout the land of Israel one of the fruits they brought back was a pomegranate, this proving the land of Israel is blessed.
In Judaism the pomegranate symbolizes prosperity and righteousness. On Rosh Hashanah there is a custom to eat fruits which remind or symbolize good, one of the fruits is the pomegranate which is said to have 613 seeds like the number of the mitzvoth in the torah. Another reason we eat the pomegranate is since we wish to be fruitful and succeed throughout the upcoming year.

King Solomon and The Pomegranate

The Pomegranate
When King Solomon built the first holy temple in Jerusalem he used pomegranates to decorate the top of the two pillars in the main entrance known as the Yachin and Boaz.

The pomegranate in Jewish Jewelry is used in all forms, the most famous is the Silver Pomegranate Pendant beautifully designed to proclaim all of the pomegranate factors.
The pomegranate is also used many times to describe beauty, as in the Song of Songs written by King Solomon.
Another interesting fact said about the Pomegranate is that one who sees a pomegranate in his dream will have success in his business. (berachot 57a)
The pomegranate is also known to be very healthy and helps reduce the risk factors of heart disease.


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