What does Mizpah mean?
Mizpah is a Hebrew word that means “watchtower.” It comes from Genesis 31, where Jacob and his father-in-law Laban set up a pillar of stones before parting ways, and Laban said:
“The LORD watch between me and thee, when we are absent one from another.”
— Genesis 31:49 (KJV)
An honest note
In its original setting, these words were part of a cautious agreement between two men who didn't fully trust each other. Over time, Christians came to read the verse in a gentler way: as a prayer that God would watch over the people we love while we are apart. That tender reading has been treasured for well over a century, and it is the one we carry.
The Victorian Mizpah
In the 1800s, Mizpah jewelry became a popular keepsake in Britain and America. Brooches, rings and lockets engraved with “Mizpah” were given to loved ones leaving for long journeys, distant work or service far from home.
The split coin
Later came the design we love most: a round Mizpah coin cut in two, one half for each person. Apart, each half carries part of the word and the verse. Together, they make it whole. Mothers and daughters, sisters, best friends, couples living far apart: each keeps a half until they meet again.
Our Mizpah Halves
Our signature piece follows that tradition. One Mizpah coin, split between “MIZ” and “PAH”: two necklaces, one gift box.