Beautiful Handmade Tibetan Silver Jewelry

By Josie Stokes


Each article of Tibetan silver jewelry possesses its own distinctive and unique look. It could not be confused with items that are mass produced in factories and sold identically in thousands of stores. The pieces possess personality and character.

In these parts the items were considered a necessary part of everyday, normal dress. They often have spiritual significance to the owner, continually reminding and inspiring him to stay close with the deity, and live each moment of life correctly. They may confer blessings and offer protections. Some pendant lockets are intended to carry sacred or blessed relics and items.

The value of these pieces is perceived not in the worth of materials they are comprised of, but their size, color, or symbolism. Traditionally they share common traits. They have a tendency to be over sized or of heavy weight. They commonly incorporate Buddhist symbolism, other significant religious features, as well as Sanskrit inscribed mantras.

Perhaps the most common mantra found is the seed mantra, or Bija Mantra. It reads om mari padmi hum, which means in English, hail to the jewel of the lotus. It is an embodiment of compassion. As in most cultures, here there is recognition that the spoken word is the prime cause of creation, both of the macrocosm as a whole in the beginning, and of the microcosm of each individual's life.

The pieces possess a rustic look, appearing almost not quite finished. Being of a somewhat crude appearance, they are nonetheless aesthetic, original handmade works of art produced by skilled craftsmen. They get and hold attention.

They are commonly seen in 63% pure silver. They could be formed into enchanting symbolic shapes or animal motifs, and contain intricate patterns and elaborate designs. Bracelets, pendents, and earrings are common forms.

Other likely materials are enamel, yack bone, lava, shells, wood beads, and hemp cords. Most common stones are lapis lazuli, red coral, turquoise, jade, black coral, onyx malachite, amber, moonstone, agate, tigers eye, or more common polished stones. More precious gemstones such as amethyst, copal carnelian, garnet, ruby or sapphire can be incorporated in uncut, non faceted form.

When Tibetan silver jewelry is purchased the owner and wearer can rest assured that they have a handmade, one of a kind piece. It will attract interest and have a mystical feel and appearance. The owner will never loose interest in it and will be make to feel contented, at peace, and blessed.

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