Sterling Silver Ani L'Dodi Necklace by Laurel Elliott

Inscribed in Hebrew: "Ani l'dodi v'dodi li " which translates as I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine from Song of Solomon 6:3. A declaration of mutual love and affection from some of the most passionate verses in the Bible. The Song of Solomon can be read on many levels. On the surface it is about romantic love but it can also be read as an allegory about the relation of the finite to the infinite making it even more complex. Traditionally, the verse has been given as a token of love when engraved on jewelry.

The shape of this bracelet is a geometric form known as a Mobius strip, after the mathematician August Ferdinand Mobius (1790-1868). It represents the seeming paradox of a plane without end, or one of infinite length. As such, it became accepted as a symbol for infinity.

Laurel Elliot is a jewelry designer based in New York City. Elliot designs her pieces by using the written word to connect to the self and express individuality.

Sterling silver
Pendant: 1"
Chain: 18"