This collection showcases some of the rarest Old Tibetan Jewelry in the world. With this in mind, we source each piece from authentic monastic regions in Tibet. And so, as you can see, each piece is a genuine embodiment of Tibetan Buddhist heritage. Each piece also carries decades of spiritual history and countless stories of devotion. Thus, they have been integral to Tibetan Buddhist practice and daily life for decades. As such, they have served as both adornments and spiritual touchstones.
Long ago, in Tibet's monastic communities, tribal artisan crafetd many of these pieces. These craftspeople utilized local materials such as metals, precious gemstones and bone. Occasionally, they worked with rare materials such meteoric iron. Hence, this allowed them to create objects of profound spiritual significance. That said, each piece in this collection is but a testament to the skill and devotion of these late artisans.
It's also important to note that Old Tibetan Jewelry is rarely uniform in shape or symmetry. And so you may notice asymmetrical designs, signs of wear, or even missing elements. These characteristics stem from the jewelry's long journey through time. Yet, rather than reducing the jewelry's value, these imperfections increase its historical significance. This makes them unique embodiments of Tibetan Buddhist tradition and practice.
Tibetans have long cherished jewelry, yet not only for aesthetics alone. For Tibetan Buddhists and Tibetans alike, these adornments enhance spiritual power. At the same time, they deepen divine connections, as well as serve as reminders of inner truths. They're also thought to offer protection against misfortunes and negative influences. In fact, given the prevalence of Buddhism in Tibet, much of their jewelry features Buddhist symbolism. These symbols serve as visual representations of religious concepts and beliefs. Each ornament thus becomes a wearable expression of faith, philosophy and practice.
