Sunday, January 22, 2012


Valentine’s Day Gifts from Israel


Tel Aviv based jewelry designer Ben Proctor has created a few pieces for Valentine’s Day. Sold on Etsy under Ben’s line Benati, the pieces are simple, tasteful and made in Israel.

For a limited time only the hamsa pictured below will be shipped for free. A hamsa is a palm shaped amulet popular in the Middle East to ward off the evil eye. Made from sterling silver and gold plated the hamsa comes on an 18” chain.



Also for Valentine’s Day is a handmade sterling silver heart pendant. The inspiration for this design was film about a complicated relationship. But as Ben writes on his website – the film has a happy ending.