Unisex Ying-Yang Stretch Bracelet, Yoga & Tai Chi
Men's Boho Jewelry, Evil Eye Beads, Tiger's Eye

This unisex yoga and tai chi stretch bracelet is a stylish spiritual piece, perfect for men as well as for women. It would make a great gift for anyone who loves meaningful jewelry—perhaps a practitioner of meditation, tai chi, or yoga, or someone who is simply drawn to spiritual beliefs and religious symbols.

The highlights of this bracelet include the following:

• Silver yin-yang charm (one-half inch long)
• Brown tiger's eye round beads (8mm)
• 5 carved bone beads (9mm; made in India)
• Silver-plated lantern beads (4mm)
• Sterling silver round beads (3mm)
• Handmade black tassel (1 inch long)

The charm is from TierraCast (made in USA), with shiny silver plating and a stamp of the yin-yang symbol on the front. The yin-yang is a powerful symbol of inner and outer balance, and a significant image for anyone in active pursuit of self-growth.

The tiger's eye gemstone beads are a mix of brown hues, from dark to medium shades of color. The hand-carved bone beads provide a bright complement. Three of the bone beads are incised with concentric circles that form an "evil eye" symbol—an ancient talisman believed to protect its wearer against evil. The belief is found in the history of many cultures.

The lantern beads flank the charm and tassel dangles, with sterling beads also added for the charm dangles. As for the tassel, I made it from embroidery thread, using a dab of glue to secure the knot of its binding thread. Also included here are silver-plated jump rings and high-quality elastic cord (made in USA).

The general length of the bracelet is 8 inches, and it should fit an 8-inch wrist. If you don't mind loose bracelets, it should fit fine on a 7.5-inch wrist. If you have any questions about sizing, please contact me.

This gemstone yoga or tai chi stretch bracelet was handmade by me with care, thought, and best wishes for its destined wearer. It comes in a nice organza bag, wrapped and ready for gifting to someone special—perhaps yourself!

ABOUT TIGER'S EYE

Tiger's Eye is a type of quartz chalcedony and considered a gemstone that promotes spiritual and physical well-being. It is also a stone of protection and good luck, and is thought to inspire insight, mental focus, and clear-mindedness.
  

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Yoga Stretch Bracelet with Tassel

- Lotus Charm, Carved Beads from India -

This tasseled yoga bracelet with lotus charm is a lovely spiritual piece and perfect for anyone who appreciates meaningful jewelry, whether a practitioner of yoga and meditation or simply a person drawn to spiritual beliefs and religious symbols.

The highlights of this mala-inspired stretch bracelet include the following:

• A TierraCast lotus charm (made in USA)
• Honey jasper barrel beads
• Green amazonite rounds
• Carved ornate bone beads (made in India)
• Sterling silver spacers (made in USA)
• Pewter protective "evil eye" bead
• Handmade (by me) very pale gold tassel

Also included are silver jump rings, high-quality elastic cord (made in USA), and TierraCast daisy spacers (made in USA). The length of the bracelet is 7 inches.

This gemstone yoga bracelet was handmade by me with care, thought, and best wishes for its destined wearer. It comes in a nice organza bag, wrapped and ready for gifting to someone special—perhaps yourself! 

About the Lotus as a Symbol
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, 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.

About Jasper
Generally, jasper is regarded as a warmly earthy, nurturing stone. Traditionally it is believed to be a talisman. Stability, tranquility, and healing are all commonly associated with jasper. It is composed mainly of chalcedony and quartz.

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Mala Inspired Chakra Yoga Bracelet
with Tassel & Lotus Charm

This gold-tasseled yoga bracelet features a pretty lotus charm and crystals and gemstones in the chakra color spectrum. It is a stretch-style bracelet, the length 7 inches. Also included are white glass pearls, ornate pewter spacer beads, "evil eye" pewter beads, high-quality elastic cord, and sterling silver rounds. A meaningful piece, this bracelet would be a wonderful companion for practitioners of yoga, tai chi, or meditation, or any spiritually minded person drawn to Buddhist and Hindu symbols and spiritual beliefs.

The bracelet's colorful gemstones, which represent the chakra, are all 6mm in size and include red bamboo coral (dyed), carnelian, yellow jade (dyed), green aventurine, turquoise magnesite (dyed), lapis lazuli, and purple amethyst. The crystals that represent the chakra spectrum are from Swarovski, as are the bracelet's white pearls. The latter lend a sense of purity and spiritual light to the entire bracelet. The pewter "evil eye" bead is a contemporary rendering of a talisman that has held significance as a protective force in various cultures since ancient times.

This tasseled mala-inspired chakra bracelet makes an eye-catching stack bracelet. It was designed and handmade by me with great care, thought, and best wishes for its destined wearer. A lovely piece of yoga jewelry, it comes wrapped in a nice organza bag, all ready for gifting to someone who loves meaningful and inspirational jewelry—perhaps that someone will be you!

About the Lotus as a Symbol
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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