Necklace with Tibetan Turquoise, Coral and Antique Seal (3970)

Description

Mined in the Himalayas, turquoise has been part of Himalayan culture for thousands of years, and almost all Himalayans have and wear turquoise in some form. Tibetan turquoise is rare, valuable and is mined from specific areas in the Himalayas. Tibetans and Nepalese consider it a spiritual and religious prized possession, viewing it as the “sky stone” brought from the heavens to earth.  The stone itself is believed to be distinct and indigenous with inherent value and power. It can impart knowledge, preserve family wealth and has ritual and medicinal applications.

Healers and wearers of turquoise believe it responds to the wearer’s personality and actions and thus it should be viewed as a sentient being and cared for with affection. Revered for its beauty, metaphysical, spiritual and powers, Tibetan turquoise is a rich blue-green to green color, usually a higher and finer collectible grade. No stones are alike, as each piece has a distinctive pattern, sometimes with brown or black mineral veining. In its pure unpolished form, it is a token of love and affection, believed to bring happiness and good fortune to its donor and recipient when given with love. When presented by a lover to his beloved, its color remains permanent as long as their affection lasts.

This distinct  necklace is fashioned with polished turquoise gemstones, large and small polished coral beads and a large antique Mongolian wood seal pendant. Tibetans often combine turquoise and coral for aesthetic reasons and for their  belief in the harmonizing effect on physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of our lives. Each of the body’s chakras (energy centers) impacts our thoughts and emotions. Pairing coral with turquoise provides balance, as they are opposite energy spectrums: coral is life force energy, and turquoise is calming and soothing. Together they attract positive feelings, promote well-being and enhance spiritual growth.

This truly remarkable hand crafted piece of art combines spirituality, culture and history.