• This beautiful pendant necklace from Nepal features an intricately carved Buddha design on a Lapis gemstone pendant in a sterling silver setting.
• It hangs from a woven sterling silver necklace.
• High quality Lapis can contain some pyrite attractively sprinkled throughout the gem, and this is visible throughout the pendant.

Buddha is seen using the teaching mudra on this pendant.  The thumb and index finger touch each other, forming a circle that represents a constant flow of energy.  This mudra symbolizes the teaching phase of preaching in Buddhism.

Lapis is said to promote self awareness, enlightenment and open the mind to all possibilities.  It is considered to be a powerful stone when used for meditation.  Lapis is a prominent Third Eye Chakra stone that will develop your intuition and stimulate the desire for knowledge, truth and understanding.

Necklace measures approximately 18 inches around.  Pendant is about 2.5 inches tall with bale, 2.1 inches wide and 0.5 inch thick.