Hand of Fatima or Hasma ring is goldwashed silver with lovely filigree work. The Hand of Fatima is seen throughout North Africa, (Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria), Israel, Turkey, and less frequently in other Middle Eastern countries. It is believed to protect from all forms of evil or negativity. It is also called, "Khamsa" which means five in Arabic, and alludes to the five fingers on the hand. Marked 800 (Silver with a slightly lower grade of silver than 925 or sterling) SIZE: I have two: one is a 6 and one a 6 1/2