Tibet Silver

Tibet Silver

A finely made Buddhist mantra ring is made of Tibetan silver. The band is 0.5 inch wide and has an intricate design. Temporarily oxidized, with regular use, the black in the ring washes off, to disclose subtle duo-tone metallic finish. Made in Nepal.

The Himalayas, 16,000 feet above sea level, are the world’s tallest mountain range. Between these soaring mountains are two magical places; Tibet and China. Because of the geographical factors, the extreme weather and the harsh terrain, it is awful that turquoise ever found it is way into the culture. It is thought that long ago turquoise came to Tibet and Western China by traders and explorers from Iran. From here Tibetan craftsmen took these gorgeous stones and made stunning jewelry for ornamental and religious purposes. And since this time turquoise has been known as the holy stone, because of it is spectacular color and it is faith for good fortune.

Turquoise is one of the earliest applied gem stones in the world. It is cherished in Tibet and China and has been employed for barter and trade for thousands of years. It is very standard with local people. It is also well known for it is good luck and healing properties. Through Tibet and Western China turquoise is ofttimes worn in people’s hair through braids, peculiarly on children. Turquoise stones are often times seen in horse’s manes, likewise in braids and on tied on to saddles for protection. Turquoise is even at times seen tied onto the yaks. This is also for shelter because the yak is valued and cherished so much in Tibetan and Western China’s culture. The most mutual place for turquoise stones is on the silver jewelry the people wear daily. If turquoise is worn around the wrist or neck it will is thought to protect the wearer from unnatural deaths, disasters and poverty.

Turquoise is believed in both Western China and Tibet to see to it a safe journey. If it is worn in the ear it prevents reincarnation as a donkey. If you have a dream when it comes to turquoise it is very lucky and will fetch you good luck and fortune. When you find turquoise it will fetch you the best of luck and gives you new life. Most significantly it is believed to absorb the wearer’s sins. Turquoise is thought to be the symbol of friendship. If given to a friend it would protect the wearer from negative energy and likewise fetch good fortune. It is likewise known to fetch peace at home. Turquoise is the traditionalisti jewelry in Tibet and a great deal of elements of China. If turquoise is left untreated for long periods of time, it may alter from bright green and blue to dark brown and black color. To Tibetans, the altering colors represents the life cycle of birth, old age and death.

Today there are still a great deal of huge turquoise mines in the world. The Southwestern United States is well known for it is pretty turquoise and so are constituents of Iran. But, one of the biggest turquoise mines in is the Northwest Hubei province of China. Since the Qing Dynasty, China has been mining big amounts of turquoise all around China. There are hundreds of turquoise mines throughout the big country of China. The mine in Hubei province is still one of Chinas most ordinary mines.

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3 of 3 persons found the following review helpful.
Inaccurate description but outstanding service
By Gail R. Lobo
The ring I received had a substantial flaw (a smudge in the lettering). I was very pleased with the service when I had to return it- postage was reimbursed and 10% of the cost of the ring was refunded. I’d buy from Buddha Groove again. It’s the ring itself I have a problem with. It’s plated with silver, which rubbed off in spots not long after I begun wearing it. Otherwise the quality is fine (I’ve found jewelry made in India and Nepal may be a bit “rustic” now and then but that’s fine with me). The description must be changed to specify that the ring is not all silver.

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