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Shining tendrils embrace dark, oxidized silver with vivid contrast. From India's Bhavesh, the locket is a prayer box, used by followers of many religions. These are designed to focus thoughts on a prayer or wish, which is written down, kept inside the prayer box and worn close to the heart.

.925 Sterling silver

Passion and romance guide many lives through sweet and intense emotions, just like the aura coming from this sterling silver necklace crafted by talented artisans of the Indian region. Parul's necklace has a graceful silversmithing work accented by luminous cubic zirconia stones going around the cross pendant, crowned with a faceted ruby jewel of tender, warm hues.

In the ultimate sacrifice for all of mankind, Jesus Christ died upon the cross. That image is captured on this sterling silver crucifix pendant from Neetu Barathi in India. The beautiful pendant features a dove flying above the Messiah's head and the Latin inscription IN RI at the top.

Om, a sacred Hindu mantra intoned at the beginning and end of prayers or used in meditation practices, is depicted in script in these stud earrings from Thailand's Wadarat Supasirisuk. The post-style earrings are crafted of polished sterling silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Used as a mantra at the beginning or end of Hindu readings and prayers, the Balinese Om or Om Kara symbol forms the crown of this unique band ring from Bali's Nyoman Rena. The artisan crafts the ring from sterling silver with ornate details.

.925 Sterling silver

Indonesian artist Made Sri is never one to sit still, and has turned this motivation towards crafting. The resulting culmination of practice means that even with the most simple of designs such as this necklace's crucifix theme, master craftsmanship shines throughout. A Cuban style chain with intermittent beads suspends the oxidized and polished crucifix in a beautifully subtle manner.

Used as a mantra at the beginning or end of Hindu readings and prayers, the Balinese Om or Om Kara symbol flanks both sides of this handsome men's ring from Bali's Nyoman Rena. The artisan crafts the ring from sterling silver with ornate detailing and adds a black onyx cabochon.

.925 Sterling silver

Rituu honors Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with smoky quartz, nature's stone of endurance. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul's defects, among others.

According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala.

Rituu honours Hinduism and Buddhism with a glistening jap mala that is crafted by hand with aventurine, the stone of chance or luck. Also known as prayer beads or rosary, it consists of 108 malas or beads, sometimes 109, which are flicked with the thumb during jap or meditation. That way the person may concentrate fully on repeating mantras. In Buddhism, the 108 beads represent the human passions, while in Hinduism their symbolism is more complex. The number may refer to the names of Vishnu and Shiva in the Mahabharat; the 108 Upanishads; the number of deities of knowledge and various sciences; and the various permutations of the soul's defects, amongst others.

According to Hindu custom, the correct way to hold the jap mala is with the right hand, draped over the middle finger and using the thumb to flick through the beads. Since it is believed the index finger represents ego, the greatest impediment to self-realization, it is best avoided when chanting on a mala.

This jap mala features 435 gemstone carats.