Lotus Flower Sterling Silver Pendant, 7/8"

Sterling silver. .925, which takes a shine and holds up to daily wear.

About 7/8 inch. Small enough to sit lightly, large enough to read.

The lotus. One of the most widely shared sacred symbols in the world.

• Lotus pendant in .925 sterling silver, approximately 7/8 inch
• Pendant only; chain not included
• SKU: JP6004
• Care: sterling tarnishes over time; polish with a jeweler's cloth

The lotus is one of the most widely shared symbols in the world, and its meaning is unusually consistent wherever it turns up: the plant grows out of mud and murky water, and the flower it produces is spotless. Buddhism made it the seat of enlightenment, and bodhisattvas are depicted enthroned on it. Hinduism gives it to Lakshmi and to Brahma. Egypt read the blue lotus, which opens at dawn and closes at dusk, as an emblem of the sun and of rebirth.

The through-line is that the flower does not deny the mud; it comes from it. Buddhism and Hinduism are living traditions with their own teachers, and a pendant is not initiation into either; worn thoughtfully, it is a reminder of an idea worth carrying, which is what a good symbol is for.

1. Cleanse it on arrival with smoke or moonlight, if that is your practice.
2. Hang it from a chain of your own, since none is included.
3. Wear it where you will feel it, and let it be the reminder it is.
4. Take it off before showering or swimming, which is kinder to silver.
5. Polish it with a jeweler's cloth when it tarnishes; sterling always does eventually.

• Lotus Keychain: the same flower, carried on your keys.
• Lotus Goddess Amulet: the lotus joined to the Goddess, in pewter.
• Lotus Incense Sticks, 20 Pack: the same flower as smoke.
• Kuan Yin (Guanyin) Bodhisattva Statue: the lotus throne, in its Buddhist form.
• White Sage Smudge Stick: the arrival cleanse.

What does the lotus mean?

Growth out of a hard place. The plant roots in mud and blooms clean, which is why Buddhism, Hinduism, and ancient Egypt all landed on it as an emblem of awakening and rebirth.

Does it come with a chain?

No. It is a pendant only, ready to hang from a chain or cord of your own.

What is it made of?

.925 sterling silver, which is the standard alloy for jewelry: durable enough for daily wear, and it will tarnish gently over time.

Is wearing it appropriate if I am not Buddhist or Hindu?

The lotus is a widely shared symbol rather than a closed one, and a pendant is not initiation into anything. Worn thoughtfully, it is a reminder of an idea. If you want to go deeper into either tradition, learn from its own teachers.

How do I care for it?

Take it off before showering or swimming, and polish it with a jeweler's cloth when it tarnishes.