The story behind it
For the first birthday after the hard year.
Some birthdays feel ordinary. Others come after a diagnosis, a long winter, a hospital bracelet finally cut off. Those are the ones you want to mark.
Chai is two Hebrew letters that mean life. In Deuteronomy the instruction is plain: choose life. A necklace can say what is hard to say out loud: I am so glad you are here. She can wear it to the follow-up appointment, and to the party after.
To life, and to many more years of you. I am so glad you are here. L'chaim.
Gold-tone stainless steel
Gold Chai Necklace
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Choose life.
- Chai (חי), the Hebrew word for life.
- Gold-tone stainless steel for every day.
- A gift for a birth, a birthday or a recovery.
About this piece
This chai necklace spells chai (חי), the Hebrew word for life, in gold-tone stainless steel. It is a small, bright wish to wear every day: life, and plenty of it.
What it means
Chai (חי) means life. It is written with two letters, chet (ח) and yud (י). In Hebrew numbers chet is 8 and yud is 10, so chai adds up to 18, which is why Jewish gifts are often given in multiples of 18. L'chaim, to life, is the toast at every Jewish celebration.
Size and materials
- Metal: stainless steel, gold tone
- Letters: חי (chet, yud)
- Pendant: 20 × 26 mm (about 0.8 × 1 in)
- Chain: 22 in (55 cm)
The pendant is about the size of a quarter, and the 22 in chain lets it fall a little below the collarbone.
Who it is for
A gift for a new baby, an 18th birthday, a recovery or a Bat Mitzvah. It suits your mother, your daughter, your husband or yourself. Stainless steel takes daily wear, so it is a good choice for someone who wears the same necklace every day.
The verse that goes with it: “Therefore choose life, that thou mayest live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19)
Care: Wipe with a soft cloth. Take it off to swim or shower to keep the gold tone longest.
Details
- Metal: stainless steel, gold tone
- Letters: חי (chet, yud)
- Pendant: 20 × 26 mm
- Chain: 22 in (55 cm)
Care
Take it off before swimming, the shower and the gym to keep the finish bright. Wipe with a soft polishing cloth and store it dry.
Shipping & returns
Ships within 1 to 3 business days, arrives in 7 to 15 business days, tracked. Returns accepted within 30 days of delivery. Read the returns policy.
Sending it as a gift
Enter their name and address as the shipping address at checkout. The tracking link comes to you.
The story behind it
For the first birthday after the hard year.
Some birthdays feel ordinary. Others come after a diagnosis, a long winter, a hospital bracelet finally cut off. Those are the ones you want to mark.
Chai is two Hebrew letters that mean life. In Deuteronomy the instruction is plain: choose life. A necklace can say what is hard to say out loud: I am so glad you are here. She can wear it to the follow-up appointment, and to the party after.
To life, and to many more years of you. I am so glad you are here. L'chaim.
Gold Chai Necklace$44.90 · free shipping
The meaning behind it
Life, in two letters.
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Chai (חי) means life, written with the letters chet and yud.
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Its letters add up to 18, which is why gifts are often given in multiples of 18.
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L'chaim, to life: the toast at every Jewish celebration.
“Therefore choose life, that thou mayest live.”
Quick answers
What is it made of?
Stainless steel. It does not rust and suits everyday wear.
Can I wear it in the shower?
Steel handles water, but the color lasts longest if you take it off to swim or shower.
How big is the pendant?
20 × 26 mm (about 0.8 × 1 in). One photo shows it worn at its real size.
When will it arrive?
Ships in 1 to 3 business days and arrives in 7 to 15 business days, free and tracked anywhere in the US.
How it is worn
At the collarbone, close to the heart.
We show every pendant worn at its true size, because a 12 mm star and a 30 mm medallion are two very different gifts.
The exact chain length is on this page, with the extender if there is one: 16 inches sits at the base of the neck, 18 inches at the collarbone.
Chosen for what it means. Worn every day.
Pairs well with
Before you order
Is it real gold?
Can I return it?
Why is 18 a special number?
Can a man wear a chai?
Will the gold color fade?
Can I ship it as a gift?
Yes. Enter their name and address as the shipping address at checkout. The tracking link comes to you.
Do you ship outside the US?
Not yet. For now we ship to the United States only, free and tracked.
How do I contact you?
Write to us from the contact page. A real person answers within one business day.
“The LORD bless thee, and keep thee.”
