Om Mani Padme Hum Dorje Gau Box Sterling Silver Pendant

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Item code JYV55

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 10.0 g

Dimensions 2 inch Height
0.5 inch Width

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

A relic of Himalayan devotion, rendered in sterling silver and worn close to the heart. The gau box is among the oldest forms of wearable sanctuary in Tibetan and Himalayan Buddhist tradition, a hollow reliquary pendant meant to carry sacred objects or written mantras against the body. This example is cast and worked in sterling silver, its front face bearing the six-syllable mantra Om Mani Padme Hum in raised script, a prayer to Avalokiteshvara that encompasses the full breadth of Buddhist teaching. A dorje, the thunderbolt sceptre of indestructible wisdom, forms either an accent or closure element, anchoring the piece in Vajrayana iconography. The pendant measures five centimetres in height and just over one centimetre in width (2 inches by 0.5 inches), and at ten grams it carries genuine presence without weight. The silver has a matte-toned, hand-finished quality that ages beautifully and resists the flatness of machine polish. Worn on a long oxidised silver chain, it sits well over a raw silk kurta or a simple white linen shirt, carrying its contemplative energy into everyday dressing. For more intentional moments, pair it over a deep indigo or saffron cotton weave during meditation practice or a mindful gathering. The free-size bail accommodates chains of varying thickness. Sterling silver at this weight needs only occasional polishing with a soft cloth to maintain its lustre, making this a genuinely low-maintenance piece for daily, devoted wear.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 2 inch Height
0.5 inch Width
Weight: 10.0 g
SKU: JYV55

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Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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