Turquoise pendant with or without cord

Powerful pendant made of natural Tibetan turquoise in bright blue-green with the characteristic dark matrix veining - each stone is unique in shape, color and pattern. Set at the top and bottom in chased silver caps with floral flower decorations, wire-wound eyelet made by hand. As each stone has an individual natural shape, the size and silhouette vary from piece to piece. Handmade in a traditional Tibetan silversmith in Nepal.

Length incl. eyelet approx. 3.5 cm · Eyelet Ø approx. 4 mm · Tibetan turquoise, oxidized silver · Handmade in Nepal

Turquoise(gyu, Tib. གཡུ།) is one of the most important gemstones in Tibet and has been worn for thousands of years as a protective and lucky stone. Its blue-green color connects it with the sky and water - elements of central importance in Tibetan cosmology. The dark matrix veining is not considered a flaw, but a sign of naturalness and is particularly valued by connoisseurs. High-quality Tibetan turquoise deposits are largely exhausted today - stones of this quality come from old stocks and are correspondingly rare.