Shakyamuni Buddha Necklace, Rustic Meditation Yoga Handmade Jewelry

The meaningful "Meditation" handmade necklace features a Fair Trade Shakyamuni Buddha necklace, rustic Czech tube beads and old world seed beads - unique yoga jewelry for women.

The MEDITATION Shakyamuni Buddha pendant necklace is perfect for the woman who meditates, takes yoga or just loves one of a kind jewelry. The meaningful, one of a kind necklace features a rustic brass Shakyamuni Buddha pendant, earthy matte tube beads, old world striped seed beads and copper. The peaceful looking Fair Trade Buddha pendant was artisan handmade from brass in a small village in Thailand. The brass was darkened and then given a rich seafoam blue green patina to bring out the incredible detail of the meditating Buddha, the platform he sits on and the curved leafed arch around him. It was then polished so that the raised areas glow with the rich color of the shiny brass. The pendant is two sided with the Buddha is on the front side. On the back, which has a dark patina, is an inscribed Buddhist unalome, a symbol that represents the path to enlightenment.  To perfectly highlight the Buddha pendant, Czech glass tubes and striped beads were used to provide even more rustic charm. The matte finish tube beads are a great mix of earthy colors including various shades of green, dark brown and mustard yellow. To create an aged look to the beads, a mottled medium brown Picasso finish was added. Between each tube beads are found shiny Czech glass seed beads with an old word Picasso finish to mimic antique trade beads from hundreds of years ago. Most have stripes, but not all. Small copper beads separate each bead and add a lovely glow. A copper toggle clasp with a patina finishes the necklace securely. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MEDITATION necklace was carefully created for the woman who adores wearing unique, spiritual jewelry.

The Shakyamuni Buddha pendant is Fair Trade and was artisan handmade in a small Thai village.

Here's the important information for the MEDITATION necklace:

• Brass Shakyamuni Buddha pendant: 38 mm x 25 mm at widest x 4 mm (1.5” x 1.”); Fair Trade
• Czech glass tube beads: app. 10 mm x 5 mm; Picasso finish
• Czech glass seed beads: app. 6 mm x 4 mm; old world Picasso finish, most with stripes
• Metal: brass and copper
• Clasp: patinated copper toggle clasp
• Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
• Pendant drop: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm

The "Meditation" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.

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Shakyamuni Buddha Necklace, Rustic Copper Pearls Handmade Yoga Jewelry

The one of a kind "Meditation" handmade necklace features an artisan rustic looking Shakyamuni Buddha pendant, coppery orange pearls and copper beads - unique yoga jewelry for women.

Filled with a tranquil but powerful feeling, the meaningful MEDITATION necklace is perfect jewelry to wear when you are in a contemplative mood . . . or just want to make a fabulous fashion statement. The one of a kind yoga inspired necklace features an artisan created meditating Shakyamuni Buddha pendant with gorgeous coppery orange pearls and copper. The stunning, rustic pendant, which looks like an ancient artefact, was created from off-white polymer clay that was molded into a serene Shakyamuni Buddha in a meditative pose within a triangle. The fingers of his right hand are touching the earth. This is a bhumisparsha mudra (a hand gesture during meditation) which symbolizes the Buddha's enlightenment under the bodhi tree, when he asked the earth goddess, Sthavara, to bear witness to his enlightenment. The left hand is held flat in the lap, palm up. The Shakyamuni Buddha is raised against the background, providing wonderful texture to the design. The pendant was hand painted with polymer clay inks for a rich, aged look.  When the pendant was “cooked” the inks settled into the recessed areas leaving most of the body of the Buddha paler, highlighting it perfectly. The pendant was given a coating of resin for protection and to keep the colors brilliant. As was mentioned above, the pendant has a worn rustic look with “cracks” and glazing adding great interest. To perfectly complement the Shakyamuni Buddha pendant, glowing coppery orange freshwater pearls were used. The pearls are on the larger side and are called “potato pearls” since they aren’t perfectly round. Most are oval shaped and have natural ridges that highlight the rustic look of the pendant. They absolutely glow, almost like they have their own light source. Since the number three has a spiritual symbolism in most religions, including Buddhism, three pearls separated by copper beads are found on each side of the pendant. Then the pearls are in groups of three, separated by copper disc spacers and a copper bead. The last group has four pearls (to add the proper length to the necklace). Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MEDITATION necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who practices yoga and / or meditates and adores wearing one of a kind artisan jewelry.

A gorgeous, aged look Shakyamuni Buddha pendant and copper orange pearls create a beautifully meaningful necklace.

Here's the important information for the MEDITATION necklace:

• Polymer clay Shakyamuni Buddha pendant: app. 46 mm x 35 mm at widest x 7 mm (1.8” x 1.4” x 0.3; artisan handmade by Stacie Louise Smith
• Coppery orange potato pearls: app. 10 mm x 8 mm (0.4” x 0.31”)
• Metal: copper
• Clasp: artisan handmade copper toggle clasp set
• Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
• Pendant drop: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm including the copper jump rings

The "Meditation" handmade necklace shown on a jewelry bust.

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Mr. Moose and I thank you for the shares of this peaceful necklace!

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Beautifully Unique Handmade Jewelry
for the Discerning Woman