Aum Lotus Pendant, 14kt Gold Tibetan Aum

• Medium: $100 Code:540
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter
• Large: $120 Code:541
  • 36X36mm or 1.4" diameter

The lotus is a popular symbol for the law of cause and effect, karma, and the transformative nature of the spiritual journey. In this representation a 14kt gold Tibetan aum is soldered onto the center of the top layer of petals which is then textured and soldered onto another layer of petals. It can also be made with the Sanskrit aum or either can be made in silver like the one here.

Double Dorje Pendant with Warrior Dharmachakra

• Medium: $65 Code:274
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter
• Large: $90 Code:275
  • 36X36mm or 1.4" diameter

Or, if you prefer, a double dorje with chaosphere. The oldest reference we have found to the design now known as the chaosphere is the warrior dharmachakra, itself a magickal (and actual) weapon similar to a shuriken. Here the combination of symbols is set with a fine tourmaliine. The prices above are for standard stones. Tourmalines in larger sizes are fairly expensive. Mark chose this stone as the color of magick (after Pratchett): octarine.

Dharmachakra Pendant with Stones

• Medium: $120 Code:070ss
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter
• Large: $140 Code:410ss
  • 36X36mm or 1.4" diameter

In this version of the dharmachakra we have put 8 chakra stones, thus integrating Hindu chakra work with the Buddhist dharmachakra:

8 The Void: MOONSTONE, 7 Enlightenment: AMETHYST, 6 Intuition: LAPIS, 5 Healing: TURQUOISE, 4 Love: CHRYSOPRASE, 3 Mental Clarity: CITRINE, 2 Creativity: GARNET and 1 Stability: HEMATITE

You can have whatever stones represent your path best of course, or just one stone in the middle if you like. Email us for more info.

Dharmachakra Pendant, 14kt Gold and Faceted Iolite

• Small: $255 Code:071aus
  • 20X20mm or 0.8" diameter
• Medium: $380 Code:070aus
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter
• Large: $560 Code:410aus
  • 36X36mm or 1.4" diameter

We thought this 14kt gold dharmachakra with a stunning faceted iolite in the center looked so pretty that we had to show it off! Other stones can be had of course. Email us for more stone options or sterling silver options.

Lotus Pendant with Sapphire

• Small: $45 Code:143
  • 20X20mm or 0.8" diameter
• Medium: $50 Code:144
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter
• Large: $75 Code:575
  • 36X36mm or 1.4" diameter

The lotus flower represents the earth. Tibetan Buddhist mystics imagined the earth floating like a lotus flower on the oceans of the universe with the heart of the flower being the cosmic mountain, the axis of the universe. A symbol for karma, the law of cause and effect, the lotus is a female generative symbol, incorporating all four elements unified. The lotus roots in earth, floats in water, breathes in air, and grows by the fire of the sun. From the muck of a pond, where the roots of the lotus reside, an immaculate flower emerges to rest on the surface of the water like the harmonious unfolding of spirituality. The growth of the lotus, with its roots in mud, growing through water, and emerging as a wonderful plant above the water's surface, is seen as an analogy to the soul’s path from the mud of materialism to the purity of enlightenment. Images of the Buddha and other important persons are often shown seated on a lotus throne. The 3 stages of the lotus, bud, utpala (mid-blossom) and the full blossoming throne represent the past, present and future respectively. This lotus has a spectacular synthetic sapphire but, of course, you can have any stone you want, faceted or cabachon. Email us for more information as other stones may have different prices.

Flat Lotus Pendant with Stone

• Medium: $95 Code:911
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter

This is another style of lotus as a layered piece with a very large stone (10 mm diameter) in the center. In lotus visualization meditations this is the type of lotus usually visualized with a glowing aum in the center instead of a stone. The stone shown here is a (expensive) cabochon garnet. Malachite, carnelian, lapis, jade and turquoise are all less expensive (that is, less than the garnet) stones that work well with this piece. Moonstone, amethyst, aquamarine and topaz are more expensive (that is, more than the garnet) possibilities. This design can be made as a Large (36 mm diameter), with a GIGANTIC stone and consequent increase in price! As always, email us for more information.

Tibetan Flame Pendant

• Small: $60 Code:678
  • 23X14mm or 0.9"X0.6"
• Medium: $65 Code:679
  • 31X20mm or 1.2"X0.8"
• Large: $80 Code:680
  • 42X27mm or 1.7"X1.1"

Tummo is a Tibetan word, literally meaning fierce [woman] or inner fire. Practicing Tummo in Tantric Yoga harnesses the powerful psycho-physical energy coursing through the body which most people simply allow to churn in a cauldron of chaotic thoughts and emotions or dissipate in a superficial pursuit of pleasure. A yogi or yogini consciously accumulates and then directs this fire for specified purposes. This psychic fire increases wisdom, burns the ignorant mind of the brain and gives realization and liberation from the darkness of unawareness. Yoga describes Tummo as the aggressive fire which ignites from below the navel, pierces the chakras one by one and reaches the sky of the crown chakra.

Flame is seen also in Tibetan Buddhist depictions of the "wrathful aspect" of divinities with angry faces, circles of flame and/or with the skulls of the dead. These images represent the Protectors and their fearsome bearing belies their true compassionate nature. Their wrath represents their dedication to the protection of the dharma and the protection of the specific tantric practices that prevent the corruption or disruption of the dharma. Wrathful dieties are most importantly used as psychological aspects to conquer the negative attitudes of the practitioner.

You can have this piece without a stone for $10 less. Email us if you want to do that or have a different stone than the garnet depicted here.

Tibetan Mandala Pendant

• Small: $35 Code:222
  • 22X16mm or 0.9"X0.6"
• Medium: $40 Code:221
  • 30X20mm or 1.2"X0.8"
• Large: $60 Code:780
  • 40X27mm or 1.6"X1.1"

The Aum, which is the seed sound of God, sits upon the lotus throne, which is the dharma - the way out, the eightfold path. All is surrounded by fire, which represents our delusions. We must cut through our delusions in order to reach Buddhahood - the awakened state of our true nature.

Manjushri's Lotus, Scroll and Sword Pendant

• Custom piece

This fascinating piece custom designed for an American Tibetan Buddhist uses design elements traditional to Vajrayana and developed in two dimensional line drawings by the brilliant artist, Robert Beer. The amulet, which is 45 mm in diameter, is a four-layered, flush soldered, extensively stamped and textured pendant with a fancy bail. The piece was hung on a Byzantine chain, an expensive but spectacular chain. A sixteen-petalled lotus in the background, a wooden sutra scroll and Manjushri's flaming sword combine in this one of a kind piece. The piece cost $300. Similar multiple combinations of symbols are a specialty of ours.

Manjushri's Sword Pendant

• Medium: $40 Code:694
  • 40X10mm or 1.6"X0.4"
• Large: $60 Code:695
  • 53X14mm or 2.1"X0.6"
• Extra Large $80 Code 696
  • 70X19mm or 2.8"X0.7"

One piece that did come from the custom design above was the flaming sword of Manjushri. Manjushri is the Boddhisattva of Boddhicitta, or clear thinking. In each of the six realms of existence: the realms of the Gods, Jealous Gods, Humans, Hungry Ghosts, Hell realm and the realm of Animal, it is possible to break free from the delusion of Mara, the demon that in Buddhist cosmology keeps the wheel of samsara or ignorance turning, and achieve enlightenment through adopting the clear thinking of Manjushri. Boddhicitta doesn't mean quite the same thing as rational thought though. It means, rather, relinquishing the self narrative that binds one in a false identity of suffering and ignorance.

This is a fine multi-layered piece that could be made in a karat gold and silver combination. It also makes a great pair of dangle earrings. Email us if you would like information on that.

Tibetan Skull Pendant

• Small: $35 Code:991
  • 22X16mm or 0.9"X0.6"
• Medium: $40 Code:069
  • 30X20mm or 1.2"X0.8"
• Large: $60 Code:780:
  • 40X27mm or 1.6"X1.1"

This may be my all time favorite piece. I have it tattooed on my wrist; Mark made a ring for me with a moonstone on it's forehead and I have it on top of a piece of labradorite with an opal on it's forehead. It rocks. The skull is always a memento mori or contemplation on mortality. In Tibet the skull also stands for 2 of the 4 Precious Gifts: the precious gift of human birth and the precious gift of impermanence or change. After all, 10 out of 10 go. They take that once-in-a-lifetime, not-to-be-missed, but no postcards back (!) journey. No use getting attached to your "things" and that includes your very self and your body. You can't take it with you etc etc. In addition, drinking from a (real) skull cup helps to master the ego and one's own personal demons. Tibetans are tough, with few illusions and are devoted to a higher rebirth. And I won't even get into the contents of skull cups!

This piece looks great with a central stone on the forehead!

Kan Pendant, Fudō Myō-ō's Seed Syllable

• Medium: $75 Code:567
  • 32X20mm or or 1.3"X0.8"
• Large: $100 Code:568
  • 43X27mm or 1.7"X1.1"

Fudō Myō-ō is the best known of the Myō-ō, who are venerated especially by the Shingon sect of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism (Japan's version of Mahayana Buddhism). Fudō converts anger into salvation. He has a furious, glaring face, as he seeks to frighten people into accepting the teachings of Dainichi Buddha and he a carries “kurikara” or devil-subduing sword in his right hand (representing wisdom cutting through ignorance) and a rope in his left hand (to catch and bind up demons). Fudō is also worshipped as a deity who can bring monetary fortune. Fudō’s aureole is typically the flames of fire, which according to Buddhist lore, represent the purification of the mind by the burning away of all material desires.

Enso Pendant

• Small: $35 Code:978
  • 20X20mm or 0.8" diameter
• Medium: $40 (Code:979
  • 27X27mm or 1.1" diameter
• Large: $60 (Code:980
  • 36X36mm or 1.4" diameter

Enso is a Japanese word meaning "circle" and also a concept strongly associated with Zen. Enso is perhaps the most common subject of Japanese calligraphy, symbolizing enlightenment, strength, elegance, the universe, and the void. It is also an "expression of the moment." The enso is a popular symbol of Zen Buddhism and Sunyata (Shunyata-Emptiness) in general. Ususally painted in one stroke with black paint and a Chinese brush, our piece is made from sterling silver and then carefully oxidized. A black leather cord is included. Our Zen friends tell us that we have perfectly captured the elusive brush stroke in silver - that must be 'Zen and The Art of Jewelry Making!'

Dorje Bell Ring, 14kt Gold and Argentium

This ring features the dorje with a bell in 14kt gold on an argentium plate and band. The oval plate is only 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) tall! Rings similar to this run $325 and up.