Red Lotus Flower Pendant Necklace & Earrings Set

- Positive Support for Healing, Boho Yoga Jewelry -

This handmade jewelry set includes a lotus necklace and matching earrings in a vibrant combination of three main elements: a lovely handcrafted lotus pendant, red glass teardrop beads, and grey and white shell rounds. The pendant is artisan-made and bears the red outline of a lotus stamped into a silvery background. The teardrop beads are Czech-made red pressed glass and very colorful and shiny. The shell rounds are mother of pearl, with variations of bright white and subdued gray in their coloration. There are also spots of iridescent in some of these shell beads, which lends them elegance.

To bring the three elements together in an eye-catching necklace design, I used:
• Sterling silver round beads (made in Italy)
• Ornate pewter tube beads
• Sterling lobster clasp (made in Italy)
• Sterling crimps and covers (made in USA)
• Sterling wire guards (made in USA)
• High-quality 49-strand beading wire (made in USA)

The earrings complement the necklace nicely and are stylish enough to wear as stand-alones. They have the same main beads as the necklace plus sterling silver hooks and TierraCast daisy spacers (made in USA).

The length of the earrings is approximately 1.5 inches, including the earring hooks. The length of the necklace is approximately 21.5 inches.

Eye-catching and inspirational, this unique lotus flower necklace and earrings jewelry set was handmade beaded by me with care, thought, and best wishes for its destined wearer. It comes in an eco-friendly box, wrapped and ready for gift giving. It would make a meaningful gift for anyone who practices yoga, meditation, or tai chi—or simply someone who finds beauty in the lotus symbol. Perhaps that someone is you!

ABOUT THE SYMBOL OF THE LOTUS FLOWER
As beautiful in meaning as it is in form, the lotus is one of our most positive symbols. It holds significance for anyone undergoing life changes, working toward inner peace, or dealing with life's many struggles.

There are many types of natural lotus plants, but the symbolic variety is typically the white or pink lotus that carries spiritual importance in India and Asiatic countries. In Hinduism, this aquatic flower often serves as a seat or platform for divinities such as Vishnu and Ganesh; in Buddhism, it provides a seat for bodhisattvas. Lotuses adorn headdresses and crowns in the iconography of these religions. In Tibetan scroll paintings (thangkas), they often float through skies or on rivers. Divinities and bodhisattvas often hold them as if they were precious jewels, and indeed, in meaning, the lotus is the most precious jewel of all.

The key to this meaning is the purity and beauty of the blossom despite its origins from a seed embedded in the mud of the water's bed below. Despite the world of illusion and egocentric desires (symbolized by the mud), awareness, growth, and transformation are possible (symbolized by the blossom). The lotus thus represents spiritual flowering and attainment—a great awakening from the dark, shadowy regions of ignorance and misunderstanding into the illumination of truth, beauty, and wisdom.

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Tibetan Conch Shell Copper Pendant Necklace & Earrings

- Buddhist Auspicious Symbol, Rudraksha Seeds -

This stylish Tibetan conch necklace and earrings jewelry set features a Nepalese coin pendant, organic rudraksha beads, carnelian rounds, crystal bicones, gold freshwater pearls, and a copper clasp. The pendant, a puffy tabular bead, was made by Tibetan refugees in Nepal and is constructed of base metal overlaid with copper and brass. The front is incised with a conch shell symbol, which is highly significant in both Buddhism and Hinduism. The rudraksha beads are particularly nice, with a shiny finish to them, and the carnelian confers a wonderful warmth that complements both the pendant and the organic beads. (More info about these three main components is provided at the end of this listing.)

Also included here are the following:

• Swarovski "Metallic Sunshine" crystal bicones (made in Austria)
• Gold-hued freshwater pearls
• Copper rondelle spacer beads
• TierraCast bead caps (made in USA)
• Copper "S" clasp
• Sterling silver heavy-duty crimps, covers, wire guards (all made in USA)
• High-quality 49-strand beading wire (made in USA)

The matching earrings were designed to add more sparkle to the set. They are handmade with carnelian rounds, Swarovski crystals, and copper pins and ear wires. Their length is approximately 1.5 inches. The length of the necklace is 21.25 inches.

This unique and inspirational Tibetan conch shell pendant necklace and earrings set was handmade by me with great care, deep thought, and best wishes for its destined wearer. It comes in an eco-friendly box, nicely wrapped and ready for gift giving. This would make a lovely present for anyone who practices Buddhism, engages in meditation and/or yoga, is interested in Tibet, or simply finds meaning in Eastern spirituality. Perhaps that someone will be you!

ABOUT THE CONCH SHELL SYMBOL
The conch one of the eight auspicious symbols ("Ashtamangala") in Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism. These shells are believed to bear and convey good fortune. In Buddhism, the symbol also represents royal gifts offered to Sakyamuni after his spiritual enlightenment and elevation to Buddha. In particular, the conch symbolizes the all-surrounding and interpenetrating sound of the dharma, or universal law, that stirs individuals awake from the sleep of ignorance so that they may pursue the Buddhist three-fold path for the good of all. (Dharma also means the teachings of the Buddha.)

ABOUT RUDRAKSHA SEEDS
These interesting and meaningful seeds come from a variety of evergreen in the foothills of the Himalayas and certain areas of Southeast Asia. The name Rudraksha is a compound word commonly translated as "Shiva's Tears." The name reflects the role of Shiva, a major Hindu god, in the etiology of the Rudraksha tree. These seeds are traditionally used as beads in Hindu and Buddhist malas (prayer beads).

ABOUT CARNELIAN
Lovely warm carnelian has been used for jewelry since ancient times. Traditional beliefs associate it with healing, courage building, fear dispelling, and protection against negative forces (as a talisman). It is also believed to focus energy and sharpen mental clarity in preparation for action.

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