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This pendant unites the elegance of sterling silver with the strength of national symbolism. Shaped as the map of Palestine, it is hand-painted in the colors of the flag – black, white, green, and red – and engraved with the timeless verse of Mahmoud Darwish: “On this land, there is what makes life worth living.” It is a celebration of poetry, memory, and Palestinian identity.
Each pendant is carefully handcrafted by Ala’, our Palestinian jeweler from Jerusalem’s Old City. Made of hallmarked sterling silver 925, it is also available with optional gold plating (+15€) for extra brilliance.
A sterling silver chain is included, available in silver or gold-plated finish. Beyond jewelry, this pendant is a cultural act of resistance, a way to carry Palestine every day—through poetry, color, and dignity.
Discover the full reading of this poem here, in Arabic and English.
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Ala’ is a 37-year-old Palestinian artisan living and working in the Old City of Jerusalem. From a young age, he has been deeply passionate about art in all its forms. He pursued this passion through formal studies in the arts at university, dreaming of one day becoming a full-time artist.
Faced with the economic and political realities of life in Jerusalem, Ala’ chose to combine his creative vision with a sense of duty. To support his father and contribute to the family’s livelihood, he turned his talent, artistic sensibility, and attention to detail toward the world of jewelry making.
Today, Ala’ has inherited his father’s jewelry shop nestled in the historic alleys of the Old City, where he has also set up his own workshop. There, he designs and handcrafts every piece himself, from the initial sketch to the final polish. These are not just accessories — they are wearable works of art.
Specializing in sterling silver, Ala’ often incorporates natural stones, Roman glass, and symbolic motifs drawn from Palestinian heritage, all while developing a signature style that is both rooted and modern. His creations are instantly recognizable: original, elegant, often meaningful, and always refined.
Ala’ is one of our most exceptional artisans — a creator whose work bridges memory and modernity, tradition and innovation. His jewelry pieces are rare, timeless, and infused with the spirit of Jerusalem.
