Lotus Bud Necklace, Vintage Thai Silver Pearls Garnet Handmade Jewelry

The LOTUS BUD handmade necklace features a vintage Thai silver lotus bud amulet, peacock Keshi pearls and red garnet - unique yoga jewelry for women.

Filled with a hefty dose of sublime beauty, the LOTUS BUD handmade necklace is a perfect gift for the woman who practices yoga, meditates or just loves one of a kind jewelry. The meaningful necklace features a vintage Thai silver lotus bud pendant along with rainbow Keshi pearls, red garnet and sterling silver. The beautiful vintage amulet pendant, which is at least 40 years old, was crafted from fine silver by an artisan in Thailand. The raised design is of a lotus bud in an urn along with draping leaves, probably banana leaves. A rope design runs along the edge of the pendant. In Thailand, the lotus is a sacred flower and is a symbol of purity, faithfulness and spiritual awakening.  To perfectly complement the pendant, exquisite Keshi pearls and red garnet were used. Keshi pearls are natural, non-nucleated pearls and are normally found with an irregular shape. The Keshi pearls used in the necklace are absolutely stunning with their glowing peacock coloration of mainly shades of purples, greens, burgundy, and bronzes, often shifting color as the angle of the light changes. Except for the very beginning of the necklace on either side of the lotus bud amulet, the pearls are in groups of three. Between each Keshi pearl grouping is a group of natural garnet heishe in a rich dark red color. The heishe is hand cut so each piece is similar in size but not exactly the same. Small sterling silver beads separate the pearls from the garnet, adding bits of silver sheen to the necklace design. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the one of a kind LOTUS BUD necklace was created for the woman who loves meaningful, artisan designed jewelry.

The meaningful lotus bud pendant was crafted over 40 years ago by a Thai artists from fine silver. 

Here is the important information for the LOTUS BUD necklace:

• Vintage Thai fine silver lotus bud amulet pendant: app. 25 mm x 17 mm x 1.5 mm (1.0” x 0.67”)
• Peacock Keshi pearls: on average, app. 10 mm x 6 mm (0.4” x 0.24”); some a bit bigger, some a bit smaller
• Had cut red garnet heishe: app. 4 mm x 3 mm (0.16 x 0.12”); some a bit bigger, some a bit smaller
• Metal: fine silver and sterling silver
• Length: app. 19.5” / 49.3 cm
• Pendant drop: app. 1” / 2.5 cm including the amulet bail

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Lotus Yoga Earrings, Lavender Fuchsia Pink Handmade Jewelry

The "Kamal" handmade earrings feature Czech glass lotus blossom coin beads and lavender gray opal Japanese seed beads with sterling silver - unique yoga jewelry for women.

These gorgeous KAMAL lotus blossom earrings are a perfect jewelry gift for the spiritual woman who practices yoga and/or meditates. The earrings might be on the smaller side but they pack huge meaning and will be beauties that she’ll reach for time and time again. Czech glass lotus beads are featured in the earrings and are combined with small Japanese nugget beads and sterling silver. A lovely lotus flower design was impressed into slightly rustic, pale lavender purple Czech glass coin beads. To bring out the beautiful details of the lotus blossom and the rustic small pits and “cracks,” a metallic fuchsia pink Picasso finish was applied which settled into the recessed areas. The lavender purple glass is translucent and positively glows as you can see in the photos of the earrings hanging. Since the lotus coin beads are two sided, the earrings look fabulous from any angle.  To add an even more rustic feel to the elegant earrings design, two small Japanese glass nugget beads were stacked above the lotus coins. They were created from a lavender gray opal glass, and because of silver lined inner finish, they glow much like opals do. Because the beads aren’t perfectly round, they may not hang perfectly straight (as some of the photos show), adding great texture to the earrings. Adding silver sheen, two small sterling silver disc spacers, separate the opal glass beads and cap the top and bottom of the stack. Sterling silver French hook earwires finish the lovely earrings, Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the KAMAL lotus flower earrings were created for the woman who loves to wear meaningful, spiritual artisan jewelry. “Kamal” is Hindi for “lotus” (कमल)

The "Kamal" lotus flower earrings shown hanging - the glass is beautifully translucent.

Here's the important information for the KAMAL lotus earrings:

• Lotus blossom Czech glass coin beads: app. 14 mm x 4 mm (0.55” x 0.16”); metallic fuchsia pink Picasso finish; 2-sided
• Lavender gray opal Japanese beads: app. 5 mm x 4 mm
• Metal: sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks
• Length: app. 1.75” / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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Lotus Yoga Necklace, Peacock Mother of Pearl Ceramic Handmade Jewelry

The unique "Universal" handmade yoga necklace features an artisan lotus flower ceramic pendant, iridized peacock mother of pearl shell and copper - lovely yoga jewelry for her

Stylish and trendy, the meaningful UNIVERSAL handmade necklace will make a delightful gift for the woman who practices yoga. The necklace features a rustic, ceramic handmade lotus blossom and four ceramic beads, all individually artisan created with a rich, earthy greenish brown glaze. The pendant is tied onto the main body of the necklace with waxed, brown cording. Iridescent mother of pearl shell long nuggets shimmer and glow, producing ever changing peacock colors as the angle of the light changes. Copper findings add even more radiance to the necklace. Created for the woman who loves to wear unique, one of a kind beaded jewelry, the UNIVERSAL lotus necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

A beautiful artisan handmade ceramic lotus pendant is the focal of the "Universal" necklace.

Here's the important information for the UNIVERSAL lotus blossom pendant necklace:

• Ceramic lotus flower pendant: app. 27 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm; artisan created
• Larger ceramic beads: app. 12 mm x 9 mm
• Smaller ceramic beads: app. 10 mm x 6 mm
• Iridescent mother of pearl: app. 18 mm x 7 mm, some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
• Metal: copper
• Clasp: copper hook clasp
• Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
• Pendant drop: app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm

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Jade Lotus Pod Carved Pendant Necklace, Banded Eye Agate Jewelry Gift

The "Serendipity" handmade necklace features a hand carved jade pendant with banded eye agate gemstones - unique jewelry for women.

If you love unique, one of a kind jewelry, you will absolutely adore the SERENDIPITY artisan necklace! The outstanding handmade necklace features a pale, creamy green jade pendant that was hand carved on both sides with a stylized lotus flower seed pod design. Despite being carved from a single piece of jade, the circular center part actually moves! Perfectly highlighting the jade pendant are highly sought after translucent white eye agate nuggets with bands, splotches and "eyes" of black, brown and tan. Pewter hexagon beads and sterling silver beads add a luscious silvery glow. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs for the woman who loves meaningful artisan jewelry, the SERENDIPITY necklace is true to its name: making desirable discoveries by accident; good fortune; and, good luck.

The pendant used in the "Serendipity" necklace was hand carved from a single piece of jade into a lotus flower seed pod design - the center of the pendant moves.

Here's the important information for the SERENDIPITY handmade necklace:

• Hand carved jade lotus pendant: app. 55 mm x 6 mm
• Eye agate nuggets: from app. 20 mm x 11 mm to 15 mm x 12 mm
• Pewter hexagon beads: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Metal: pewter and sterling silver
• Clasp: hammered sterling silver hook clasp set
• Length: app. 17.5” / 44.5 cm
• Pendant drop: app. 2.5” / 6.4 cm, including rustic wire wrapped bail

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Lotus Blossom Yoga Necklace, Bronze Chalcedony Garnet Handmade Jewelry

The "Enlightenment" necklace features an artisan lotus blossom bronze pendant, green chalcedony, red garnet, Swarovski crystals and copper - yoga jewelry for women.

Exquisite jewelry for the yoga enthusiast - or for anyone who enjoys wearing beautiful jewelry - the ENLIGHTENMENT necklace is filled with great spiritual symbolism.  Created with a lotus blossom pendant, green chalcedony, red garnet and Swarovski crystals, the necklace will definitely make an inspirational statement each and every time it's worn.  The one of a kind necklace features an amazing artisan handmade solid bronze lotus blossom pendant, the lotus flower symbolising enlightenment, purity and rebirth in many cultures and religions. Just look at the amazing detail of the oval pendant - each petal of the lotus is slightly raised against the background adding wonderful texture to the design!   And as a special perk, a glittering cubic zirconia was added to the lotus design to represent the soul star chakra. Translucent green chalcedony oval nuggets, a gemstone that is believed to help strengthen the soul, were used to perfectly complement the lotus blossom pendant.  Three sparkling aurora borealis finish clear Swarovski crystals are found on each side of the necklace, again to represent the soul star chakra.  Since red garnet is said to bring peaceful energy, a single rich garnet round separates the green chalcedony along with glowing copper bicones. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the ENLIGHTENMENT lotus pendant necklace will make a meaningful gift for the woman who practices yoga, who meditates or just enjoys wearing meaningful, elegant artisan created jewelry.

The lotus blossom pendant was artisan handmade from pure bronze with a cubic zirconia.

Here's the important information for the ENLIGHTENMENT necklace:

• Bronze lotus blossom pendant:  app. 58 mm x 32 mm x 2 mm; artisan handmade by Leslie of PMC Jazzed
• Green chalcedony nuggets:  on average, app. 16 mm x 12 mm; some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
• Red garnet rounds:  app. 4 mm
• Swarovski crystals:  faceted 4 mm clear aurora borealis bicones
• Metal:  bronze and copper
• Clasp:  copper spiral rope design toggle clasp
• Length:  app. 17.5” / 44.5 cm
• Pendant drop:  app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm

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Pink Sacred Lotus Shield Earrings, Copper Green Handmade Yoga Jewelry

The "Peaceful Pond" handmade earrings were created from artisan made pink lotus shield charms, pink Czech glass beads, copper and sterling silver - meaningful yoga jewelry for women.

Filled with the serenity of the sacred pink lotus, the one of a kind PEACEFUL POND handmade yoga earrings will quickly become favorites, both for their meaningful tranquility but also for their boho styling. The one of a kind earrings were created from artisan pink lotus flower charms, faceted pink Czech glass rondelles and hand hammered copper rods. The unique shield shaped charms look like they were cut from old cookie or tea tins. But they only mimic vintage tins since they were hand cut, filed and sanded from modern copper. A permanent metal transfer was then applied: a sacred pink lotus flower, green lily pads and rushes and a brown cattail against an ivory background. Because the charms were individually handmade, they are very similar, but, if you look closely, you can see a bit of a difference. The back of the charms are glowing copper which will gradually gain a patina over time. Since the charms are made from copper, the earrings are extremely lightweight to wear.

The shield shape lotus charms hang from hand hammered and textured rods and pink Czech glass beads.

To allow the shield shaped lotus charms great movement when worn, I decided they needed to hang from rods. The rods were created (by me) from thick copper wire that was hammered flat and then textured, the ends rounded back. Two faceted Czech glass beads separate each end of the charms from the copper rods. The glass beads are a luscious translucent pink color swirled with opaque white glass, a perfect complement to the lotus flowers. The shields and pink glass beads were carefully wire wrapped to the rods with thin copper wire. A loop was formed, centered and wire wrapped to the rods. Sterling silver French hook earwires with a pink glass bead finishes the earrings perfectly. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the PEACEFUL POND earrings are perfect for the woman who practices yoga or just has an appreciate for one of a kind, boho jewelry.

The "Peaceful Pond" handmade earrings shown with a dime for size comparison.

Symbolism of the lotus:

The padma (Nelumbo nucifera, the sacred lotus) is an aquatic plant, often growing in muddy water, that plays a central role in many religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Jainism, and, most recently, Baha’i. Because the lotus rises from muddy waters and blooms as a brilliantly pure, gorgeous flower, it is thought of as a symbol of human consciousness on the path to spiritual enlightenment. In Buddhism, the lotus is symbolic of a person’s path through life. The lotus seed stage represents the early stage of the karmic cycle. During the next stage, the bud travels through the muddy water emerging on the surface into light - this represents following the path of spirituality, leaving attachments behind. Finally when lotus blossoms, a person has become fully awakened and has achieved nirvana. The pink lotus is considered very sacred, representing the essence of the Buddha himself.

Here is the important information for the PEACEFUL POND lotus earrings:

• Pink lotus half shield charms: app. 28 mm longest across top) x 18 mm (at widest); artisan created by Helena Benkoczka
• Pink faceted Czech glass rondelles: app. 5 mm x 3 mm
• Handmade copper rods: app. 35 mm x 2 mm
• Metal: copper and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with pink bead accent
• Length: app. 1.75" / 4.5 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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Birds Lotus Flower Pendant Necklace, Red Czech Glass Handmade Jewelry

The Birds and Lotus handmade necklace features a shield shaped pewter pendant with 

an ibis and a lotus flower design and oxblood red Czech glass beads.

Looking like an ancient Mesopotamian artefact, the pendant used as the focal of the BIRDS AND LOTUS handmade necklace is exquisite. Combined with two shapes and sizes of dark oxblood red fire polished Czech glass, the one of a kind necklace is one you’ll want to wear time and time again! The pendant was cast in glowing, lead free pewter here in the U.S. It has a unique shield shape and features two birds, probably ibises, facing a lotus blossom, all raised against the background for beautiful texture. A raised ornamental border with a palm design runs along the two long curved sides of the beautiful pendant. The bail used to connect the piece to the necklace was created with two four petaled flowers. The back of the pendant is smooth and shiny.

The ancient looking design of the shield shaped pendant shows two ibises facing a lotus flower with a palm design along the edges.

Since historians believe glassmaking was discovered about 4000 years ago in Mesopotamia, rustic looking Czech glass was used to perfectly highlight the pendant. The fire polished glass beads (see below to find out more about fire polishing) are primarily a rich, dark oxblood red but also have streaks of jet black and light to dark gray running through them for an aged look. Because of this, each bead is uniquely colored. Two shapes of red Czech glass were used: larger faceted rounds and smaller rice shaped beads. A beautifully textured lead free pewter toggle clasp set finishes the necklace perfectly. Created for the woman who loves one of a kind jewelry with an interesting “story” inspired from ancient times, the unique BIRDS AND LOTUS necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

***What is “fire polishing?” A technique used for thousands of years, each bead was cut from a glass rod or tube which left sharp, rough edges and/or ends. To smooth the rough edges, the beads were “flamed” to the glass softening point where the the sharp edges are naturally “fire polished” to a smooth, glassy finish. 

A close up of the wonderfully detailed lead free pewter pendant with an ancient feel.

Here is the important information for the BIRDS AND LOTUS handmade necklace:

Birds and lotus shield pendant: app. 32 mm x 28 mm (at widest) x 2 mm; lead free pewter
Faceted Czech glass beads: app. 8 mm
Rice shaped Czech glass beads: app. 6 mm x 5 mm
Metal: lead free pewter and sterling silver
Clasp: textured pewter toggle clasp set
Length: app. 18.5” / 47.0 cm
Pendant drop: app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm

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