LARGE JEWISH CHAI "SYMBOL OF LIFE" 14K YELLOW GOLD & LAPIZ PENDANT 1960'S

Dimensions: 

Width: 40mm

Height: 40mm

Depth: 6mm

Material: 14k Yellow Gold

Weight: 27.3g

Chai means “life” in Hebrew. This uplifting word is often found in Jewish jewelry and other Judaica objects, affirming one of the most important values in the Jewish religion: preserving and celebrating life. A common toast on Jewish occasions is L’Chaim, meaning “to life!”

Spelled with the Hebrew letters chet and yud, the word chai has the numerical value of 18 (Chet=8, yud=10). Because of this it’s common for Jews to give gifts or donate to charity in amounts that are multiples of 18.