This sterling silver vertical mezuzah (amulet) necklace features intricate and unique designs around the top and bottom of the amulet itself. Inside, a parchment which contains the prayer Shema Yisrael Hear O' Israel. It is believed that when wears it or keeps it close to them that they are protected and out of harms way. Please note that the parchment included is a print and is not hand written. You can see the scroll through the glass tube. (White stripe is from the lighting and is not on the mezuzah itself.)18" sterling silver chain included. Dimensions are 1.2 x 0.3 x 0.2 (31x7x5 mm)