Photo: Courtesy of Meydalle Jewelry Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I was born in the north of Israel, and ever since I was a child I have been interested in design, art and the beauty of our world. I am married with 2 beautiful kids, living in a village in […]
Tag: Jewellery
Meet the Jewellery Designer: Elisa Tabakman
Photo: Courtesy of Elisa Tabakman Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. From a very young age I was attracted to art, especially ceramics, and to archaeology. At the age of 8 I began to study ceramics in a children’s workshop and at 14 I entered the Fernando Arranz National School of […]
99 Hamsa Jewellery Pieces That Will Protect You From The Evil Eye!
Rooted in superstition, there is no consensus amongst historians where exactly the Hamsa originated. It may have been in modern day Tunisia, Ancient Egypt, or Iraq. Being one of the most beloved protective symbols across the Middle East and Northern African, it doesn’t surprise us that it has been adopted by many different cultures around […]
36 Modern Jewellery Pieces You Don’t Have, YET! (But Should)
At Judaica in the Spotlight we are passionate about Art and Design, especially when it comes to jewellery. If you are always looking for trendy jewellery pieces no one else has, or if you are looking for a present for someone who isn’t very traditional when it comes to their accessories, this post is for […]
Meet the Jewellery Artist: Kathy Meizel
Photo: Courtesy of Kathy Meizel Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m a music professor who thrives on trying new modes of creativity, so I’ve been making hand-stamped jewelry as a side gig. It was needle felting before this, and I’d love to get back to it once the kitten I […]
Meet the Jewellery Artist and Designer: Yoram of Baltinester Jewelry
Photo: Courtesy of Baltinester Jewelry Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. I’m Yoram, and together with my brother Rami and our dedicated team of workers – we are Baltinester Jewelry. Some 26 years ago we decided to continue the world-renowned Baltinester brothers’ legacy of creating fine jewelry in Jerusalem. Baltinester’s opened […]
Meet the Jewellery Designer: Hila Welner
Photo: Courtesy of Hila Welner Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. My name is Hila, I was born in a Kibbutz in the North of Israel, but live in Herzliya, near Tel Aviv. I have two adult daughters and graduated the Shenkar College for Engineering and Design, where I have studied […]
*Product Review*: Hamsa Earrings by Amber Judaica
Photo: Courtesy by Judaica in the Spotlight Product: Hamsa Earrings Material: 925 Sterling Silver and Amber Elements Our verdict: Lovely Accessory Do you enjoy dressing up for Friday night dinner? Of course you do! Who doesn’t? We believe that welcoming Shabbat in style is something very important! An essential part of any outfit, may it […]
Meet The Jewellery Artist & Designer: Alon Shina
Photo: Courtesy of Alon Shina Tell us a little bit about yourself, your background, and what inspired you to become a jewellery designer. My passion for gems was born in 1993, when I was 22 years old, on an island in Thailand called Koh Phangan. I came upon a group of travellers, who had displayed […]
Meet The Jewellery Designer: Alissa of Alef Bet Jewelry
Photo: Courtesy of Alef Bet Jewelry Tell us a little bit about yourself and your background. Paula Brooks, my mom, started this company in 1996 when she was selling maternity clothes at a local swap meet on the weekends. She always had a booth of jewelry alongside the clothing and when her son in law […]