The Israel Museum Sterling Silver Egyptian Collection Star of Bethlehem Cross Clip-On Charm

925 Sterling Silver

Size: 3.3 x 1.5 cm / 1.3” x 0.6”

Enigmatic and compelling, this remarkable sterling silver clip-on cross charm is a fascinating trinket with deep historical roots that make it far more than just a simple accessory! Part of the Israel Museum’s fabulous Egyptian Collection, this outstanding charm is based on the Christian crosses found in Egypt after Christianity was introduced to the region. Beautifully crafted with a simple silhouette, this dainty ‘Star of Bethlehem’ cross charm features a radiating star design in the center, while the surface of the charm has an interesting finish due to the small grooves charmingly etched into it to mimic the simple embellishments used by many artists of the period. Certain to make a unique and captivating gift for you or the one you love, this spectacular and elegant piece of jewelry from the Holy Land is a fantastic symbol of faith you’ll cherish!      

This delicate charm is extremely versatile and can be clipped onto a huge variety of different bracelet chains.

Israel’s largest cultural institution, the Israel Museum, is dedicated to recording and safeguarding the relics that chronicle the tale of the Jewish people. Housing thousands of years’ worth of ancient artifacts pertaining to Jewish and neighboring Middle-Eastern culture from all over the world, the Israel Museum’s mission is to educate and encourage knowledge of Judaism’s rich and fascinating history to people all over the globe. One of their methods of fulfilling this dream is to create stunning replicas and adaptations of the original pieces in their encyclopedic collections and distribute them worldwide. Each captivating replication comes with its own certification of authenticity, as well as a brief summary of that piece’s historical background in both Hebrew and English.