#khamsa
‘Enigma’ 555.55-carat Black Diamond !
The shape of the diamond is based on the Middle Eastern palm symbol of the Khamsa, which stands for strength and protection.”
The gem owes its formation to an asteroid that hit the earth approximately 2.6 billion years ago
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Painting by Muhammad Zaman dated 1086 (1675/76). Bahram Gur proves his worthiness by killing a dragon and recovering treasure from a cave.
from British Library Or. 2265
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The hand (Khamsa), especially the open right hand, is a sign of protection that also represents blessings, power, and strength, and is considered powerful to ward off the evil eye.One of the most common components of gold and silver jewelry in the region, historically and traditionally it was most often carved or formed of silver, a metal supposed to represent purity and hold magical properties.It is also painted in red on the walls of houses of protection, or painted or hung on the doors of the rooms, The hand can be represented with the fingers spread out to ward off the evil or close together to bring good luck.
