Sterling Silver Pendants

Tibetan jewelry is typically made using what is known as Tibetan silver, or silver plate. But it can also be made using sterling silver, .925. Sterling silver http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifis very popular for people who don't like Tibetan silver. This can be due to allergies or other reasons. For pendants, whether it is made from sterling silver or Tibetan silver doesn't really matter for most people, they just like the better quality of the sterling silver pendants. Sterling silver is much brighter than Tibetan silver, and it can be polished to a clean, beautiful shine. Here are some examples of sterling silver pendants.


Sterling Silver Prayer Wheel Pendant

This pendant is in a prayer wheel design. Prayer wheels are used in Tibetan Buddhism as a form of meditation. When the prayer wheel spins, the prayer, or mantra is said to the Buddha in the same manner as if you were speaking. This pendant has a mantra rolled up inside, and a mantra on the outside of the wheel as well. In addition, this prayer wheel pendant turns on the cord.
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Turquoise om symbol pendant

This pendant is made from sterling silver and a turquoise gemstone. This pendant is in the shape of the Tibetan Buddhist om symbol. This symbol is very popular in Tibetan Buddhist jewelry.