hindu jewelry

Luminous in sterling silver, Om invites contemplative meditation. Maria Belen Nilson celebrates spiritual traditions with these hand crafted earrings with burnished details. In Hindu and Buddhist practices, Om (also "Aum") is the first mantra said in prayer.

.925 Sterling silver

Embodying a wholesome spirituality, this necklace features a shining pendant of sterling silver in the shape of the om symbol. Om is a meditative mantra used throughout a variety of cultures and religious traditions, believed to bring peace and calm. Jantana presents this beautiful pendant necklace, working with family members to preserve the silversmithing traditions of Thailand.

Bhavya Jain of India designs this sterling silver pendant necklace of Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu deity, embodying the Om symbol. Lovely openwork combined with artful oxidation bring out the features of Ganesha as Om.

The Hindu god Ganesha hangs from a snake chain in this necklace from Thailand. Ganesha is an elephant-man deity, known by his followers as the "Remover of Obstacles." Pichaya presents Ganesha in this necklace, realized in sterling silver by local artisans.

Thai artisan Pichaya joins Eastern and Western motifs together in this original sterling silver pendant necklace. The Om symbol, a Hindu mantra used in meditation and prayer, is centered within a Celtic-style wreath. The artisan presents the pendant on a sterling silver snake chain.

.925 Sterling silver

Add a touch of mindful elegance to your look with this versatile pendant necklace that offers two styles in one accessory. Created by Sumit Dhawan in India, it features vibrant carnelian beads interspersed with shiny stainless steel rings. The gorgeous reversible steel pendant catches the eye with one side showcasing the Hindu god Ganesha and the other, the sacred Om symbol, making it a talisman for protection, prosperity and peace.

Rituu honors 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.