Stones of the Hoshen
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Silver Tone Metal Ring with Biblical Stones of the 12 Tribes of Israel
The Hoshen was the breastplate worn by the Jewish high priests in the Holy Temple at Jerusalem
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It was set with 12 colorful and translucent gemstones that represent each tribe of the 12 biblical tribes of Israel (children, sons of Israel). It is believed that the breastplate helped the High Priests to answer and judge the children of Israel that came to the temple
Gleaming silver tone ring featuring
1
2 colorful beads that symbolize the 12 ancient tribes of Israel. According to the bible the stones were embedded in the Ephod breastplate of the high priests in the Holy Temple in Jerusalem, where people came from all over Israel to pray and seek the blessing of G-d.
Great looking and meaningful Judaica jewelry piece
Available Ring Sizes
:
7 – 12 us
(
17.3 –  20.6 mm
)
Ring Conversion
(
See also table below
) :
7-7.5 =
17mm
**
8-8.5us =
18mm
**
9-9.5us =
19mm
**
10-11us =
20mm
**
11.5-12us =
21mm
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Ring Sizes
Inside
Diameter
Inside
Circumference
USA
CANADA
UK
Australia
Ireland
New-Zealand
S.America
Japan
China
India
Italy
Spain
Netherlands
Switzerland
(inch)
(mm)
(inch)
(mm)
7
N½
14
14.5
0.68
17.3
2.14
54.4
8
P½
16
17
0.71
18.1
2.24
57.0
9
R½
18
19.5
0.75
19.0
2.34
59.5
10
T½
20
22
0.78
19.8
2.44
62.1
11
V½
23
24.75
0.81
20.6
2.54
64.6
12
X½
25
27.25
0.84
21.4
2.65
67.2
13
Z½
27
29.75
0.87
22.2
2.75
69.7
Table by Liorel Art from Israel
The Hoshen – “Sacred Breastplate of Judgement”, “Urim and Thummim”
There were 12 precious stones in the Hoshen, as mentioned in Book of Exodus: Ruby – Fertility. Garnet – Creativity. Citrine – Abundance. Topaz – Energy. Sapphire – Intuition. Jasper / Blue Topaz – Body strength & patience. Onyx – Protection. Emerald – Heart & Back. Diamond – Cleansing & energy. Amethyst – Balance. Aquamarine – Communication. Agate / Peridot – Power & courage
The Hoshen was related to the high powers of the priests and the ability to “tell the future” (divination). In Hebrew this is termed -“Urim and Tumim” – possibly “Light and Perfection” or “Perfect lights”. The Rabbis understood the Urim and Thummim to be part of the breastplate and that its prophetic, oracular function came from light shining through the twelve gemstones mounted on the breastplate. Since each stone was inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes, Some believe the Urim were the lights, while the Thummim was a device or code that helped in interpreting the messages
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