| There are many different styles of Buddhist jewelry | | | | pendant or earrings; since they can be fairly bulky for |
| to choose from. However, what is the right style for | | | | rings. The Prayer wheel normally is found carved with |
| you? While most jewelry is a personal preference, | | | | auspicious symbols along with the mantra. Some |
| Buddhist jewelry isn't just a fashion statement. | | | | prayer wheel jewelry even contains an authentic |
| Instead they should be used to help heal your body | | | | paper prayer scroll. Allowing you to keep a prayer in |
| and mind. Allowing you to gain either enlightenment or | | | | your heart at all times. |
| health through wearing Buddhist Jewelry. | | | | The Om Mani Padme Hum isn't just a popular |
| One of the most popular are necklaces, charms, | | | | Buddhist symbol. It is a beautiful jewelry piece as well. |
| earrings, or rings that display the beautiful lotus | | | | Of which is extremely popular with the yoga crowd. |
| flower. As a symbol of enlightenment the lotus has | | | | Whether it is 24k gold or sterling silver it is a beautiful |
| become an essential symbol in Buddhist jewelry. | | | | addition to anyone's jewelry collection. Unfortunately, |
| Whether it is molded from sterling silver, carved from | | | | these pieces can be fairly difficult to find. So utilizing |
| a beautiful authentic jade stone, or 24K gold; the | | | | the internet to find one is a must to save time. |
| lotus is one of the most popular pieces of Buddhist | | | | Astamangala is another popular symbol used in |
| inspired jewelry. | | | | Buddhist jewelry. Offering a beauty that is rivaled by |
| You may even find a Stupa interlaced with Buddhist | | | | very few. The Astamangala is often times seen with |
| jewelry pieces. Of which is the Buddhist symbol of | | | | auspicious emblems; of which are believed to |
| the elements "Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether. Again | | | | represent gifts given by celestial beings. These gifts |
| like many other pendants or pieces of jewelry they | | | | being to Sakyamuni Buddha on his journey to |
| can be found in different materials. However the mot | | | | enlightenment. These beautiful charms can be |
| common is sterling silver or a deep bronze. They can | | | | purchased as a completed jewelry piece, or as |
| often times become fairly difficult to find locally, so | | | | individual charms. Whether they are molded from |
| you should utilize the internet to save you time in | | | | polyresin, sterling silver, 24k gold, or delicately carved |
| searching. | | | | out of jade. They make the perfect addition to |
| Another common symbol in Buddhist jewelry is the | | | | anyone's jewelry box. |
| Prayer wheel. Often times seen as a necklace | | | | |