From Israel to California

Shiny, Happy People...
Charna is wearing our necklace N008 in vermeille with garnet and has matching earrings E260GF.
May you and Chuck always be happy together as you are in this photo!!

To see Charna's necklace click HERE

For matching earrings click HERE

Cultural Exhibit in St.Petersburg & Pushkin - Приглашение Культурную выставку в Пушкин и Санкт-Петербург

мы будем рады приветствовать Вас на нашей выставке

Дорогие друзья!!!
Первый раз в России в преддверии женского праздника, мы хотим подарить вам, волшебную восточную сказку, воплощенную в поэзии серебряных филигранных изделий. Мастер-класс
легендарного йеменского мастера – ювелира в восьмом поколении Бен - Циона Давида
В программе вечера интересные исторические факты и тайны искусства. Вы можете познакомиться с ювелиром и приобрести авторские работы в приятной праздничной атмосфере.

Встречи состоятся*3 марта в частном отеле “Натали” который
находится в историческом центре г.Пушкин,
в 300 м от Екатерининского парка и дворца,
по адресу Малая ул. дом 56а. Начало в 18.30*5 и 6 марта: Санкт-Петербург, Площадь искусств ул. Итальянская 11 Начало в 19.30
Организаторы “Птица Исраэль”
Тел:+79218993171 Леа, +79052226687 Ира
Тел в Израиле:+972-3-6812503 ext.3 Марина

The Golden Pomegranate - A Yemenite Historical Novel

The book "The Pomegranate Pendant" by Dvora Waysman has been made into an Israeli movie starring Timna Brauer, Galit Giat, Hadar Ozeri, Ophir Nahari, Mati Seri, Aviv Alush, Matti Atlas, Michael Moshanov and Achinoam (NOA) Nini.



Mazal, a Jewish child-bride from Yemen, preserves her religion, culture, family and her unique art, surviving the harsh, violent conditions of Jerusalem and the Holy Land in the late 19th through the mid-20th centuries. She becomes the mother of two, a young widow, and the family's breadwinner through her skills as a jeweler in gold and silver. This stirring saga spans four generations of a family of Yemenite goldsmiths at the vortex of history in the Land of Israel. For the first time in a feature motion picture, the fabulous story of Israel's rebirth is graphically portrayed through the extraordinary saga of a Yemenite family's struggles to survive and thrive in Jerusalem from the late 19th Century through the Israeli War of Independence.

The Golden Pomegranate movie trailer
http://vimeo.com/13132605

See our "Pomegranate Pendant" design by Ben Zion David.
http://www.yemenite-art.com/items/2/23/5374.aspx?&find=p203

8th generation 第八代 (Dì bādài)

silversmith - 银匠 (Yínjiàng)
silver - 银 (yín)
filigree - 掐丝 (Qiā sī)
handmade - 手工制造 (Shǒugōng zhìzào)
Yemen - 也门 (Yěmén)
semi precious stones 半宝石 (Bàn bǎoshí)

Ilene's Inspiration ~ 40th Wedding Anniversary Gift

September 6th - the magical day of marriage - always and forever. After 40 years of gifts, what to give? We have the answers. Ben-Zion David creates handmade jewelry & judaica and even for special occasions for that special person. We are open to the preferences and ideas of our customers who know what they want, without a doubt. This special bracelet was requested by Roman for his lovely wife Ilene. We hope your anniversary was wonderful and we consider it an honor to be participant on such a special day!

Congratulations!

Yemenite Art by Ben-Zion David

Artist Gallery in Old Jaffa, Israel

Old Jaffa is a wonderful place visited by many people to see the Gallery's of many Artists.

Ben-Zion David is one such artist, designing unique and stylish sterling silver jewelry and Judaica.

We are also happy to meet other artists from all over the world. The Wank Family from Los Angeles, California visited our Gallery and brought their talented "young" artists with them.

EVAN WANK was busy creating while the rest were browsing our filigree jewelry.

He donated his artwork to us and it was so creative we thought to add it to our Blog!

Next time you come to Israel you must visit us again or we are just one click away http://www.yemenite-art.com/

Thanks Evan! It was our pleasure to host you and your family.

Ben-Zion David
Yemenite Art

Ahoj Czech Republic!

Ben Zion David's Gallery is visited by many tourists from around the world.

It is our pleasure be a host to all. We enjoy meeting many interesting people & maintain relations with our friends both through our website http://www.yemenite-art.com/ and in our Gallery.

If you are Czech and like articles of culture, please visit this wonderful website for the September Issue. We are honored to have met the editor - JOLANA PLACKOVA in our Gallery and she was so kind to add us to the issue.

http://www.truba.cz/

New York International Gift Fair - NYIGF

August 16th - August 20th New York, Javits Center is Hosting the Annual New York International Gift Fair NYIGF http://www.nyigf.com/info/

Ben-Zion David participates regularly and is currently displaying his newest jewelry & Judaica designs which can also been seen on his website - http://www.yemenite-art.com/

NEW ITEM J161: Filigree Hannukiah & Shabbat Candlesticks

BEN-ZION DAVID, 8th Generation Silversmith has been hard at work creating new designs to add to his already extensive collection of fine handmade filigree sterling silver Judaica & Jewelry.

One such item J161, pictured to the right, is finally complete after many months of hardwork. The design is unique and totally innovative with delicate filigree crowns for the Hannukia & legs that are actually Shabbat candlesticks when it is flipped over.

Semi-precious stones are set in each end & for cleaning, each one of the crowns can be removed. Measuring just 6 inches in length & 3 inches in height, this item is compact and convenient for travelling.

Ben-Zion says, "The smaller the item the harder it is to make. Creating a masterpiece with such precision requires many long hours of planning, concentration and most of all ...patience."

To view the video of this item click on the below link on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCLzf42JaW8

ACTING TRAINER IVANA CHUBBUCK VISITS BEN-ZION DAVID YEMENITE ART GALLERY IN OLD JAFFA

July 2009 - Ivana Chubbuck, http://www.chubbucktechnique.com/ author of the book "THE POWER OF THE ACTOR " was in Israel in July 2009 and stopped by to visit Ben-Zion David Yemenite Art Gallery in Old Jaffa. Ben-Zion David sells sterling silver Judaica & filigree jewelry set with semi precious stones and Roman Glass – an Ancient Artifact Excavated in Ceasaria. Ivana Chubbuck is known world wide for her acting techniques both in her book and in her studio located in Los Angeles. She has trained acting coaches, many actors & actresses including Brad Pitt, Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, Eva Mendes, among others. Thank you Ivana for stopping by and purchasing with us! Ben-Zion David & Staff Yemenite Art
http://www.yemenite-art.com/

Yemenite Jewelry by Ben-Zion David for Ofra Haza

These earrings can be seen on our website http://www.yemenite-art.com/

To View, Click here:
http://www.yemenite-art.com/items/3/20/4104.aspx?&find=e029

For a similar style see:

http://www.yemenite-art.com/items/3/20/4123.aspx?&find=e050

Necklace N022co is exclusive but can be made for special order.

Send email to: sales@yemenite-art.com

Robert Kiyosaki, author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad" visits Yemenite Art Gallery

Robert Kiyosaki, Author of "Rich Dad Poor Dad" visited our Gallery in Old Jaffa, Israel to see Beautiful Handmade Silver Jewelry & Judaica - you can too or visit our website: http://www.yemenite-art.com/

Yemenite Art catalogs for Handmade Silver Jewelry and Judaica

http://www.yemenite-art.com/pdf/Jewelry-high.pdf


http://www.yemenite-art.com/pdf/judiaca-high.pdf

We were very proud to see that Yemenite Art were given to Queen Elizabeth in November 2008 by Israeli President, Shimon Peres - a pair of filigree candlesticks shaped like a crown.

You can see them on our website in the following link:

http://www.yemenite-art.com/items/30/52/4576.aspx?&find=j108

Coming to Israel? Want to add interest to your tour or have a fun family day? Stop and see the artist at work creating Handmade Artisan Jewelry, Filigree Jewelry, Ethnic Jewelry, Roman Glass Jewelry & Judaica all displayed in our Gallery by the Mediterranean Sea in Beautiful Old Jaffa.


Plan your trip with a special visit to Ben-Zion David's Gallery & Workshop in the Artist's quarter of Old Jaffa and take home a piece of Yemenite Filigree with a wonderful story and an experience you'll never forget.

All Ben-Zion's jewelry is Handmade from Sterling Silver. Watch the artist prepare the silver threads himself, interweaving them to the left and to the right in order to achieve that special and unique braided effect.

Ben-Zion explains:

"My filigree jewelry is made using a very old technique that is disappearing from our world. Creating a masterpiece requires attention to fine details, great imagination and of course, patience. Each piece is decorated with swirling wires and actually, many can be made out of a single strand. By twisting the silver threads, bending and interweaving them into different shapes, a bracelet or a pair of earrings can be created right before your eyes. It is really very magical to begin with a simple wire and finish with a work of art."

Ben-Zion's workshop and gallery have turned into a popular destination for buyers and tourists from all over the world. In addition to his work as a jewelry designer, Ben-Zion lectures frequently about the fading art of the traditional Yemenite silversmith. Demonstrations are given once a week or by appointment.

For details or reservations contact us either by phone 972-3-681-2503 or send an email to: sales@yemenite-art.com

Ben-Zion David
Yemenite Art, Ltd.
3, Mazal Dagim St.
Old Jaffa, 68036
Israel
Tel: 972-3-6812503
Fax: 972-3-6827905
http://www.yemenite-art.com

Ofra Haza Yemenite Artist

Ben Zion David, Israeli Jewelry Designer personally supplied Yemenite Jewelry to famous Israeli singer Ofra Haza. She can be seen wearing his Jewelry on her album covers & magazines as well as important worldwide events.