Shops Vintage Asian Sterling Silver Turquoise 'Gourd' Pendant

Product Name: Shops Vintage Asian Sterling Silver Turquoise 'Gourd' Pendant
A vintage Asian sterling silver pendant in gourd form with natural turquoise and carnelian inlays, 925 shops mark to the rear, good condition with tarnish and age patina 1 1/4 in. wide, 2 1/8 in. tall; 1.05 oz (30 g) Gourd in China and some Asian countries symbolizes health and longevity, also a symbol for Daoism. Turquoise has a calming, grounding energy that makes it a great stone for when you are feeling overwhelmed, or to aid in meditation. It is said to connect heaven and earth and help you connect to the spiritual world. In Buddhism, the light blue that Buddhists meditate upon is said to be no better represented than by turquoise. It speaks of the limitless heights of ascension, but it is opaque as earth, holding the wisdom of the earth and sky within it. Simultaneously, it embodies the duality of living and dying. Turquoise is the most beloved stone of Tibetans and is considered one of the five precious substances.