Sterling Silver Hoshen, otherwise known as the breastplate, depicting the 12 stones that represented the 12 tribes of Israel. These stones are arranged in a pattern of four rows of three stones each as stated in Exodus 28:17-21. The engraving in Hebrew says "Gems of the Breastplate." The breastplate measures about 3/4" by 1" and comes on an 18" Sterling Silver link chain.