Exclusive Tibet Silver Jewelry

Tibet Gemstones----Lapis Lazuli

2009-05-23T04:42:00.000-07:00

Lapis lazuli is a rock, not a mineral. The main component of lapis lazuli is lazurite (25% to 40%), a feldspathoid silicate mineral composed of sodium, aluminium, silicon, oxygen, sulfur, and chloride.

The finest color is intense blue, lightly dusted with small flecks of golden pyrite. Stones with no white calcite veins and only small pyrite inclusions are more prized. Patches of pyrite are an important help in identifying the stone as genuine and do not detract from its value. Often, inferior lapis is dyed to improve its color, producing a very dark blue with a noticeable grey cast which may also appear as a milky shade.

Lapis takes an excellent polish and can be made into jewelry, carvings, boxes, mosaics, ornaments and vases. Tibetan usually take Lapis Lazuli as a part of bangle, pendant, prayer box and jewelry box etc.

Tibet Gemstones----Carnelian

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Carnelian (also spelled cornelian) is a reddish-brown mineral which is commonly used as a semi-precious gemstone.

Carnelian was recovered from Bronze Age Minoan layers at Knossos on Crete in a form that demonstrated its use in decorative arts;[2] this use dates to approximately 1800 BC.

Tibetan like to mix Carnelian with other gemstones to make a beautiful jewelry. They think Carnelian can ward off evils and brings you good luck.

In our online store, you can find lots of jewelry with Carnelian stone.

Tibet Gemstones----Coral

2009-05-16T04:57:00.000-07:00

Red coral is very rare now because of overharvesting due to the great demand for perfect red coral in jewelry-making. Tibetan like using Coral as part of traditional Tibet Jewelry such as bangle,pendant,necklace.

Coral symbolizes life and blood force energy. Deep red coral is used for heating and stimulating the bloodstream.

To clean Coral jewelry, wipe it gently with a moist soft cloth, as Coral is much softer than other gem materials with a hardness of only 3.5. As a result it should be stored carefully to avoid scratches.

In our online store, you can find lots of jewelry with Coral stone.

Tibet Gemstones----Turquoise

2009-05-12T15:26:00.000-07:00

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue.

In Tibet, gem-quality Turquoise exist in the mountains of Derge and Nagari-Khorsum in the east and west of the region respectively.

Turquoise is a truth stone, it symbolizes the time to be honest with yourself and brings good fortune. It is one of the oldest stones known.

In our online store, you can find lots of jewelry with Turquoise stone.

Gorgeous Tibet Prayer Box

2009-05-10T22:13:00.000-07:00

There has been debate over whether the prayer box originated in the Buddhist or Hindu faith, but these prized religious objects are treasured today by many faiths, and even by nonreligious individuals. Originally worn as a religious ritual object, prayer boxes are now used primarily as jewelry and worn for sentimental, not religious, purposes.

Traditionally, prayer boxes are used by Tibetans as portable shrines where prayers and sacred relic are kept. These prayer boxes marry that traditional concept with the Tibetan fascination for beautiful Jewelry. Tibetans write their wishes and prayers on a piece of paper and put it into the prayer box which they wear daily. By so doing, they believe that their godliness will be invoked in protecting as well as realizing the prayer or wish.

Prayer boxes come in many styles, shapes, sizes with different beautiful Tibet Gemstones. Nowadays Many individuals use prayer boxes as jewelry, and for no other purpose. Smaller boxes are usually used as charms on a bracelet, whereas larger boxes are typically used as the centerpiece of a necklace.

Tibet Dorje with a spiritual power

2009-05-09T21:10:00.000-07:00

The dorje is the symbol of enlightenment. The shape of the dorje symbolizes the two forms of truth, relative and absolute. The connection of the two truths in the middle is known as the sphere of actual reality. On the outer parts of the dorje there are two discs that represent the five Buddha families, the five elements, and the five skandhas.

Dorje is also a common male name in Tibet and Bhutan. Dorje can also refer to a small sceptre held in the right hand by Tibetan lamas during religious ceremonies.In Tibetan the word dorje means, “the indestructible stone.?The dorje is a spiritual weapon used to banish non-truths and bring in the truth. The dorje is often used in a Tibetan Buddhist ritual, where it is twirled in order to bring in truth.

Mysterious Tibet Tibetain Dzi Beads

2009-05-09T03:43:00.000-07:00

Dzi bead (pronounced "zee") is a bead stone of mysterious origin worn as part of a necklace and sometimes as a bracelet. In several Asian cultures, including that of Tibet, the bead is considered to provide positive spiritual benefit. These beads are generally prized as protective amulets and are sometimes ground up into a powder to be used in traditional Tibetan medicine. Beads subject to this process have small "dig marks" where a portion of the bead has been scraped or shaved away to be ground into the medicine.

Beads that are broken are believed to have a diluted benefit, because they have taken the brunt of the force that it is assumed would have otherwise impacted the wearer.

Dzi stones are made from agate, and may have decorated symbols composed of circles, ovals, square, waves (zig zags), stripes, lines, diamonds, circles, squares, waves, and stripes and various other natural archetypal symbolic patterns. Colors will mainly range from browns to blacks with the pattern usually being in ivory white. Dzi beads can appear in different colours, shapes and sizes.

The number of "eyes" on the stone is considered significant. "Eyes" are the circular dot or eye-like designs, and depending on their number and arrangement, they represent different things.

Sometimes the natural patterns (usually "layered" swirls) of the agate can be seen underneath or behind the decorated symbols and designs, and sometimes not. Some dzi beads sport what are referred to as "blood spots" which can be seen as red dots in the white areas, and these are indicative of cinnabar content. This is highly desirable, but more rare. Another desirable effect is something called "Nāga skin" or "dragon skin," which refers to the cracking patterns on the surface of the bead, that simulates scales.
Dzi stones may have made their first appearance between 2000 BC to 1000 BC, in ancient Tibet: a few thousand were brought back by Tibetan soldiers from Persia. Dzis were crafted using agate as the base stone and then fabricated with lines and circles using unique ancient methods and techniques by Persian craftsmen. Scientific bead makers can now manufacture apparent dzi stones in bulk, but the techniques and methods used by ancient craftsmen still are not completely understood.[1]. Fear of the “evil eye” was taken very seriously by these people, so they created talismans with “eyes” on them as a “fight fire with fire” form of protection.

While the origin surrounding dzi beads is quite uncertain, it is socially accepted today that they are called "Tibetan beads". They are found primarily in Tibet, but also in neighbouring Bhutan, Ladakh and Sikkim. Shepherds and farmers pick them up in the grasslands or while cultivating fields. Because dzi are found in the earth, Tibetans cannot conceive of them as man-made. One reason the beads may be found near the surface in places such as freshly tilled fields, for example, may be because ancient monks were burned in funeral pyres (wearing the beads), and long after the remains were gone, the beads therefore remained, and were found at later dates. Since knowledge of the bead is derived from oral traditions, the beads have provoked controversy concerning their source, method of manufacture and even precise definition. In Tibetan culture they are believed to attract protector deities.

Powerful Tibet 6 Words Mantra

2009-05-02T03:03:00.000-07:00

Tibetan Buddhists believe that saying the mantra (prayer), Om Mani Padme Hum, out loud or silently to oneself, invokes the powerful benevolent attention and blessings of Chenrezig, the embodiment of compassion. Viewing the written form of the mantra is said to have the same effect -- it is often carved into stones, wall, craftworks, and placed where people can see them.

The 6 words mantra Om Mani Padme Hum contains the essence of Buddhism. Om is blessed to achieve perfection in the practice of generosity while Ma helps to achieve pure ethics and Ni brings to tolerance and patience. The fourth word Pad helps to achieve perseverance and Me practice of concentration. Tha last syllable Hum helps to achieve wisdom. When you wear a six words mantra ring or bracelet, they together will bring you richness, happiness, hope, achievement, chasteness and good luck.

Spinning the written form of the mantra around in a Mani wheel (or prayer wheel) is also believed to give the same benefit as saying the mantra, and Mani wheels, small hand wheels and large wheels with millions of copies of the mantra inside, are found everywhere in the lands influenced by Tibetan Buddhism.

The 6 mantra Om Mani Padme Hum is found written in two different ways in (and on) jewelry, etc.: in the Tibetan script and ancient Indian Ranjana script.

Mysterious Tibet Singing Bowl

2009-04-19T02:31:00.000-07:00

Tibetan Singing Bowls are struck with a padded mallet or rubbed around the rim with a playing mallet to produce a fascinating blend of harmonic resonance's and rich overtones. In Tibet, Singing bowl previously used for meditation and ceremonial purposes.

Singing bowls (also known as 'Himalayan bowls' or 'rin gongs' in Japan) are a type of bell, specifically classified as a standing bell. Rather than hanging inverted or attached to a handle, standing bells sit with the bottom surface resting. The sides and rim of singing bowls vibrate to produce sound. Singing bowls were traditionally used throughout Asia as part of Buddhist meditation practice. Today they are used worldwide for meditation, relaxation, healthcare, personal well-being and religious practice, even used in yoga, music therapy and sound healing.

In our store, Tibet Singing bowls have top quality, meaning they have passed stringent quality control standards before on sale.
1. beauty of harmonic balance
2. ease and smoothness of playing volume
3. long lasting sustain

Tibet Jewelry Art and Culture----Eight Buddhist Lucky Signs

2009-04-12T20:51:00.000-07:00

The eight Lucky signs of Tibetan Buddhism consist of: a parasol, a pair of fishes, a treasure vase, a lotus, a white-spiraling conch shell, an endless knot, a victory banner, and a golden wheel.

Groupings of eight Lucky symbols were originally used in India at ceremonies such as an investiture or coronation of a king. An early grouping of symbols included: a throne, a swastika, a handprint, a hooked knot, a vase of jewels, a water libation flask, a pair of fishes, and a lidded bowl. In Buddhism, these eight symbols of good fortune represent the offerings made by the gods to Shakyamuni Buddha immediately after he gained enlightenment. The following expounds upon these symbols.

1)Golden Fish symbolizes happiness, soul emancipation, and salvation from the sea of suffering.

2)Conch symbolizes the sound of Dharma and the teachings of the enlightened people.

3)Banner symbolizes the victory of Buddhism over ignorance and death. The standard erected on the summit of the palace of salvation.

4)Knot symbolizes the unity of all things and the illusory character of time. The Mystic Diagram representing the Great Love of all the Buddhas; The thread which guides to happiness.

5)Vase symbolizes the innumerable qualities of Buddha's Body and stores the nectar of immortality and hidden treasure.

6)Wheel symbolizes the things which lead to perfection.

7)Lotus symbolizes purity and spiritual enfoldment.

8)Parasol symbolizes loyalty, faith and Dharma protection from all evil.

Tibet Jewelry Art and Culture----Tibet Knife

2009-04-11T00:08:00.000-07:00

Many minority nationality people have a custom to wear a waist knife, so do the Tibetan people. It is an essential staff for all Tibetans. Usually, Tibetan wears a waist knife which is used to cut meat, as protection and also an accessory. It also has high art value as a form of ethnic handcraft with a longstanding good reputation at home and abroad. Tibet knifes that design for the use of men are usually rugged. On the other hand, those designs for the use of women are elegant.

There are three kinds- long, short and small knives. The longest one is more than one meter, the short one about 40cm and the small one over 10cm. Made from delicately processed steel, Tibetan knife is bright and sharp. The handle is made with cow horn or wood wound with silver, copper or iron threads. The top of the handle is inlaid with copper or iron sheet, or silver decoration. The sheath is wrapped in copper or silver. Some are carved with flower or animal design, or even inlaid with jewels. Actually, they have become an arts and crafts item. Lhasa, Damxung, Lhaze, Yi'ong and Qamdo are well known for the production of the Tibetan knife, favored not only by local people, but also by domestic and foreign tourists. You can buy them in flea market or shops, their price are ranging from several bucks to several hundreds. The most famous Tibet knife is produced by RiKaZe. The design is very exquisite and not easy to imitate.

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Tibet Brief Introduction

2009-04-08T23:28:00.000-07:00

Tibet has always been known as 'The Roof of the World'. For millennia it has attracted and enthralled visitors, and touched them with the magic of its mysteries.

Tibet (Tibet Autonomous Region) is situated in the southwest of China bordering the internal provinces of Xinjiang, Qinghai, Sichuan and Yunnan. Externally it is bordered by India, Burma, Bhutan, Sikkim and Nepal. It covers a vast area of 120 sq km. (29,652 acres), standing the second after Xinjiang in China. But it only owns the thinnest population of 2.6 million, more than 90% of which are the Tibetans themselves; other nationalities like Han, Hui, Mongol also found in the two biggest cities of Lhasa, Shigatse and other cities and towns. At the average altitude of over 4,000 m. (13,123 ft.), this region boasts of many huge mountains like Mt. Nyainqentanglha, Karakoram Mountains, Gangdise and Himalayas. The peculiar landscape gives rise to the cold and dry plateau climate in almost all of Tibet except some regions in the south and east like Nyingchi. Despite the adverse conditions, the year-round snow-clad highest mountains still exert a strong pull to mountaineers, adventurers and sightseers near and afar.

Tibet is also magically endowed with many other natural wonders like the twin group of sacred mountain and holy lake - Mt. Kailash and Lake Manasarova, the Heavenly Lake Namtso among others. It is also the cradle of many large rivers such as China's Yangtze River, Yellow River, Yarlong Tsangpo River and India's Indus and Ganges. Most geographical features are on a grand scale and one necessarily feels small and insignificant as one stands before the spectacular canyons, valleys, glaciers, and basins and so on in Tibet.

Tibet is actually a land of natural treasures. A number of natural reserves within the region are the home to many rare and valuable wild animals and plants like lesser pandas, yaks, cranes and virgin cypress, spruces and snowdrops among others. The land also produces large amounts of minerals, water energy, wind energy, terrestrial heat and solar energy. Yangpachen is just the first research center for terrestrial heat in China.

925 Sterling Silver and Tibet Silver

2009-04-02T02:17:00.000-07:00

Silver came into use since late 1700’s. Silver being soft metal is used for jewelry and other items. A popular silver mixture, called as alloy, is known as sterling silver. Sterling silver is also known as pure silver. A sterling silver consists of 92.5 % pure silver and 7.5% other metals, like copper. Another definition, sterling silver is an alloy which contains 925 parts of fine silver in 1000 and 75 parts copper. Many distributors prefer selling Sterling silver jewelry online. According to your taste, you can purchase sterling silver jewelry that has a vintage design or modern look. You can buy necklaces, bracelets, silver chains, pins and earrings made up of sterling silver online. Silver chains are made up of different styles like Figaro, rope, box, snake, herringbone, curb and cable. This can be custom designed and made in shapes like diamond cut, double rope, figure eight, rolled anchor and alternating short and long-link.

Genuine Tibetan jewelry—an artistic expression of Tibet’s Buddhist tradition—is usually made of an alloy of silver and copper and sometimes with the addition of gold, nickel or brass ornamentation. Tibet’s artisans begin with high silver content alloys, which they shape by hand. True sterling silver Tibetan jewelry is typically hammered or chiseled, resulting in an appearance that some describe as “rustic” or “ethnic.”

Our online shop collections are all ORIGINAL Ethnic & Tribal Jewelry from Tibet! All the jewelry are handmade by skillful Tibetan and many of them are made by the Lama in the temple.

About me

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We are Tibet Silver Jewelry collector. Our collections are all ORIGINAL Ethnic & Tribal Jewelry from Tibet! All the jewelry are handmade by skillful Tibetan and many of them are made by the Lama in the temple. The designs of those bracelet, pendant and ring are perfect representations of the secret and gorgeous culture in Tibet. ALL Gemstones featured are NATURAL and as described. Most often the stones used by the artists of Tibet are Coral and Turquoise. The metal is Tibetan Silver, a white metal alloy, in most cases. Sometimes the metal may seems a little bit dirty, that's because the handcraftsman in Tibet like to spread a kind of oil at every pore which they believe will make them more healthy, that may possibly add dirt to the jewelry. It is actually a major characteristic of Tibet jewelry. Our beautiful Tibet jewelry come from Tibet directly.

We are very happy to introduce and present beautiful and unique Tibet Jewelry to all of the world.

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