Words Matter
A New York fine jewelry studio specializing in modern Jewish and Hebrew text jewelry in Hebrew, English, Yiddish, and other languages, by artist Yael Kanarek.
Embrace destiny with our exquisite Bashert necklace, featuring the Yiddish word "באשערט" (Bashert) meaning "meant to be." This sentiment—deeply rooted in Jewish culture—celebrates fate, divine providence, and the beautiful certainty that some connections are written in the stars.
Crafted in radiant yellow gold using our exclusive Gufanit typeface, this necklace is a modern heirloom perfect for marking life's most meaningful relationships.
18K yellow gold
1pt diamond
Polished finish
Letter height 4 mm
Pendant drop 25 mm / 1"
18" chain
KANAREK tag
Ships in 2-3 weeks
Made to order in New York City
אֲנִי לְדוֹדִי וְדוֹדִי לִי — “I am my Beloved’s, and my Beloved is mine.” (Song of Songs 6:3)
A timeless expression of love and mutual devotion, drawn from the Bible’s most sensual and poetic book. This piece captures the essence of connection—intimate, enduring, and sacred. Cast in yellow gold, it’s a statement of belonging and deep affection.
18K yellow gold
1pt diamond
Polished finish
Pendant drop: 52 mm / 2 inches
Letter height: 4 mm
18" chain
Ships in 2-3 weeks
Made to order in New York City
אִמָּא — Ima (Mom)
A word as tender as its meaning. Ima is Hebrew for “Mom”—an everyday sacred name spoken in countless moments of comfort, strength, and love. A tribute to the first bond, and the one that endures.
18K white gold
1pt diamond accent
Polished finish
Pendant drop: 15 mm / 0.6 inches
Letter height: 5 mm
18" chain
KANAREK tag
Ships in 2-3 weeks
Made to order in New York City
KANAREK creates contemporary Jewish jewelry in Hebrew, English, and Yiddish, including custom Hebrew name necklaces, symbolic works, and text-based fine jewelry crafted in 18K gold in New York. Designed by artist Yael Kanarek, the collection and custom works explore language as both meaning and form.