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| Usually adorned in gems, the amulet has its “roots in Muslim and Jewish societies." (Photo courtesy: e-Commerce online jewelry stores) |
CALIFORNIA---A Middle Eastern symbol – traditionally believed to bring good fortune – has become a sweeping fashion trend among celebrity A-listers this season.
Jennifer Aniston and
Madonna are just some of the stars that have been spotted wearing necklaces and bracelets with the “hamsa” (also known as “khamsa,”) a hand-shaped amulet with an “evil eye” symbol. “Other celebrity fans of the symbol include singers
Rihanna and
Britney Spears,”
The Daily Mail reported this week. [
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| Jennifer Aniston and Madonna have been spotted wearing the “hamsa.” (Photo courtesy: WENN.com and FilmMagic) |
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