the story
The hand is a motif I use in the spinning pendant alongside the hummingbird. An open hand welcomes the visit of this magical messenger—or lets it fly free, depending on how you choose to see it.
The open hand is a powerful symbol across cultures, representing protection from negative energies, as seen in the Hamsa. It also signifies blessings and generosity, reflecting openness to receiving and sharing kindness.
In spiritual contexts, the open hand represents healing, guidance, and fearlessness, often conveyed through gestures in traditions like Hinduism and Buddhism.
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'Sibli,' meaning 'to whistle' in Esperanto and evoking the word 'sibling' in English, is a collection I created while pregnant with my second child, Mateo, during the most challenging days of the COVID lockdown. I found inspiration in the birds I watched and listened to from my window. These graceful and adventurous creatures, celebrated in many cultures, symbolize resilience, joy, love, wisdom, and strength.
Through a series of whimsical thaumatropes and charms, I aimed to capture these values and aspirations. I hope that by wearing them and keeping them close, they will accompany and inspire you.
how it's made
I carefully hand-cut and engraved these small hands. A touch of dark patina highlights the details.
You can visit my blog to see pictures of how these pieces were made: https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html
dimensions
Hand Width: ≈.5" (1.4cm)
Hand Height: ≈.7" (1.8cm)
materials
Sterling Silver (925)
made to order
Every piece of jewelry is made especially for you. Please allow me 1 - 2 weeks for processing your order (or visit my READY TO SHIP section to see what I currently have in stock!).
more info
Know more about the background of this collection at my blog:
https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html