This Buddhist jewelry is an exquisitely handcrafted sterling silver and turquoise Tibetan filigree gau necklace. It would make an ideal yoga practitioner or teacher's gift, since the pendant box proclaims the mantra of great compassion, Om Mani Padme Hum. Delicate filigree surrounds the raised syllables of the Om mantra and a turquoise nugget adorns the center. A "gau", or small box for storing ritual objects, is typically worn as jewelry Buddhist custom and represents one's personal altar. The gau opens to hold blessings, prayers, or small sacred momentos. Comes with 18" sterling chain. Handcrafted in Nepal. Gau pendant is 1-3/4" l x 1 1/4" w x-1/2"d. Exclusive to our catalog.
