"Or" Light Bracelet
"Or" Light Bracelet
Hand made in NYC. Collaboration with jeweler Dana Faith.
18 carat gold vermeil with single pearl and the hebrew word “Or” (Miracle) hand sculpted.
The essence of “Or” - Light
The word “Or” can prompt us to remember certain truths of spirit. That even the smallest flame will bring illumination to a vast and dark space; That when a flame is spread it is multiplied - light doesn’t diminish when it is shared; That a flame is constantly striving and flickering upward.
How are you a light to people around you? What is a part of the world that needs your light? How do you show up to bring this illumination? We hope that our “Or” reaches someone who needs it and in turn ignites the wick of their soul.
We created this capsule to spark a conversation based on meaningful themes in the Chanukah holiday. Each piece of jewellery has been handmade with love in New York City by designer Dana Faith.
The Hebrew words are sculpted in English to prompt a dialogue. Like the Chanukah flames that are meant to be witnessed by others, I wanted someone to be able to look at the piece and immediately read the letters even without knowledge of Hebrew.
What is “Or”, “Nes”, “Emet”? Is that a word or an abstract symbol you are wearing? What is its meaning? What does it mean to you?
The pearl is a universal motif of purity with its own miraculous evolution from a grain of sand. In this collection it also takes on the identity of a singular Chanukah flame, a bright light within the darkness. As you wear it for the eight days of the festival, you are reminded of the essence of our celebration.
Whether the jewellery is a holiday gift, or something to wear yourself year round, I hope it inspires us to talk about the Chanukah story with renewed interest, and to explore what it means to us today.
