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

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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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Buddha Yoga Earrings Amethyst Crown Chakra Meditation Handmade Jewelry

The meaningful "Meditation" handmade earrings feature artisan copper Buddha charms and faceted purple amethyst gemstones - perfect yoga jewelry for women.

Filled with the serenity of a meditating Buddha, the well named MEDITATION handmade earrings are meaningful gift idea for the woman who practices yoga, meditates or is a Buddhist. The one of a kind earrings feature artisan copper Buddha dangles and faceted purple amethyst coin gemstones. The Buddha charms were handmade from beginning to end from copper metal clay: shaped, carved, fired in a kiln and then given a warm copper patina. The solid copper Buddhas are raised against the background in a modified meditative lotus pose. As you can see, the details of the design are amazing. The charms are slightly domed and the back is fairly smooth, but you can still see a bit of the Buddha design (see photo # 8). Since the Buddhas were individually created, they are very similar but also a bit different, something that makes them truly unique!  To represent the crown chakra, our connection to the universal energy or life force, translucent violet purple amethyst gemstones was wire wrapped above the Buddha charms. The shape of the amethyst is a thick coin circle shape and they are faceted, lending subtle sparkle to the earring design. Since the amethyst is translucent, they positively glow when the earrings are worn. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the MEDITATION earrings will be a welcome gift for the woman who loves unique spiritually uplifting Buddha yoga jewelry.

The meditating Buddha charms were individually artisan handmade from solid copper.

Here is the important information for the MEDITATION earrings:

• Copper Buddha charms: app. 21 mm x 1.5 mm; handmade by Kristi Bowman
• Faceted purple amethyst: app. 10 mm x 6 mm
• Metal: copper and sterling silver
• Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accents
• Length: app. 2.25” / 5.7 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires

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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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Zen Yoga Necklace, Ceramic Palm Wood Mother of Pearl Jewelry Gift

The earthy "Zen" necklace features an artisan handmade Zen ceramic pendant, palm wood tubes and faceted mother of pearl shell beads - jewelry gift for the woman who loves yoga.

What a perfect piece of jewelry for the woman who meditates / practices yoga! The earthy handmade necklace, appropriately named ZEN, features an artisan made ceramic Zen pendant with a lovely rustic feel. Spotted palm wood tubes add a fun organic feel while faceted mother of pearl shell gives a sleek look.  Together these add more than a hint of yin yang to the design. Copper disc spacers, copper beads and a copper toggle clasp set add beautiful glow. A meaningful gift idea for the woman who loves unique, one of a kind jewelry, the one of a kind ZEN necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs.

The palm wood tubes and faceted mother of pearl shell beads perfectly complement the rustic Zen pendant.

Here is the important information for the ZEN yoga necklace:

• Ceramic Zen pendant:  app. 45 mm x 18 mm x 6 mm; artisan made Tracee of classicbead
• Palm wood tubes:  ap. 16 mm x 6 mm
• Faceted mother of pearl shell:  app. 6 mm
• Metal:  copper
• Clasp:  copper toggle clasp set with a swirling design on one side
• Length:  app. 18.5” / 46.9 cm
• Pendant drop:  app. 2” / 5.1 cm including copper jump ring bail

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Just what is “Zen?” It is hard to explain. Zen is a tradition of wisdom passed on since the time of the Sakyamuni Buddha. It is a path to fully awaken to your original nature, which is present right here, right now. It is the essence of wisdom and compassion. The word Zen is derived from the Chinese word “chán” and the sanskrit word “dhyana,” which mean “meditation.” In sanskrit, the root meaning is “to see, to observe, to look.”

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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.

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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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