symbolic necklaces

Armenia's Sergey Chobanyan uses a natural obsidian stone to create this dapper pendant necklace, symbolizing power through intense hues. The necklace's pendant—equipped with a faux leather cord—displays a sinuous shape that shines with a palette of brown and black shades.

Hand-carved from tulsi wood, a sacred blossom decorates this beaded necklace of ethereal and sylvan beauty. Sumit Dhawan of India works with dedication in each element that composes this necklace, whose wooden pendant symbolizes the spring of inner peace. The accessory also has a practical sterling silver clasp.

A leafy silhouette dangles from a comfortable faux leather cord, creating this dapper necklace by artisan Sergey Chobanyan of Armenia. Brown and black hues shine inside the natural obsidian jewel that crowns the accessory, symbolizing power.

Dark brown and black hues unite in this natural obsidian stone, the pendant of a stunning necklace by Armenia's Sergey Chobanyan. Accented with a black faux leather cord, the piece is a symbol of fieriness and power.

Show the world your confidence and self-love with a stunning design directly from Ghana. Artisan Eliasu Adams creates the necklace from sese wood beads in a palette of brown and fuchsia hues, finishing it with a centered tiger's eye stone that symbolizes courage. Furthermore, the design comes with a brass hook clasp for easy use.

Ghanaian artisan Eliasu Adams uses recycled glass beads to create a trendy accessory with a unique style, perfect for adding a cheerful touch to your outfits while helping the environment. Featuring sese wood accents, this beaded necklace has little red hues at the bottom, symbolizing the courageous and resilient spirit of those who fight for a better world. On top of that, the design has a brass hook for easy use.

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.