jewelry

Working with cultured pearls, amethyst gems and carnelian stones, Thai artisan Tipa creates a wonderful beaded bracelet to attract faith and positive energies. The jewels symbolize innocence, grace and luck, adding a special meaning to the item, which also features a luminous silver cross dangling from the accessory, guiding you in your daily life.

The amber stones that embellish this cross necklace are a symbol of courage and self-confidence. The Del Toro family handcrafts this 925 sterling silver pendant necklace, inspired by their deep faith and dedication. This amber cross will accompany your prayers and give you the courage you need in your daily life.

Shining tendrils surround ornate silver earrings designed by Lenny in Bali. The lockets are prayer boxes, 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.

.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.

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.

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.

Bali's harmonious scapes awaken with the melody of the sacred Omkara mantra, asking these lands to maintain their alignment with the universe. Nyoman Rena joins the prayer by crafting this sterling silver band ring, whose exquisite silversmithing work forms the Om symbol at the design's high-polished top.