The lotus is a beautiful symbol of hope and enlightenment. Known as “padma” in Sanskrit, the lotus takes root in mud and eventually rises through the muck to emerge in the sun, a journey that mirrors that of man’s soul. This symbol is daintily captured in this sterling silver pendant with two dangling lotus buds, each embellished with sparkling CZ (cubic zirconia) crystals. Piece measures 1.375 inches long total. Buds are each 0.25 inches wide.
- Double lotus bud pendant
- Made of sterling silver with cubic zirconia
- Piece is plated with rhodium
- Pendant is 1.375 inches long
- Buds are each 0.25 inches wide
- Sold as a pendant. To add a chain, please select an option above
- Made in Thailand
This item may feature slight variations in color, detail, and overall appearance.
design: Two unopened lotus buds dangle at slightly different lengths from a single bail, their brushed sterling silver petals closed tight over a pave of sparkling CZ crystals at the neck of each bud.
size: Pendant measures 1.375 inches long total; each bud is 0.25 inches wide. Sold as a pendant only; select a chain separately.
material: Sterling silver with cubic zirconia accents, rhodium plated
features: Double lotus bud design, brushed matte finish on the petals, pave CZ crystal accents, rhodium-plated for shine and tarnish resistance, asymmetrical dangling silhouette
care: Wipe gently with a soft polishing cloth and store in a dry pouch away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve the rhodium plating.
disclaimer: As a handcrafted piece, slight variations in color, detail, and overall appearance may occur from one pendant to the next.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus bud, poised just before opening, carries its own quiet symbolism within the larger meaning of the flower. Where a full bloom speaks to enlightenment already reached, the bud represents potential — a soul still rising through the mud toward the light, not yet arrived but already in motion.
In Sanskrit the lotus is called padma, and its story is one of transformation: rooted in murky water, it pushes upward and opens unstained above the surface. Rendered here as two buds rather than one, the pendant suggests companionship on that journey, as if to say growth is rarely undertaken alone.
The cubic zirconia crystals at the base of each bud catch the light like dew, a small reminder that even before a thing has fully bloomed, it can still shine.
Worn close to the chest, this pendant is a quiet nudge toward patience with your own becoming — a reminder, on ordinary days, that growth doesn't require rushing toward some finished state to already hold meaning.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Those drawn to symbols of gradual growth, new beginnings, or quiet personal transformation
- Purpose: Everyday wear, meaningful gift for a graduation or new chapter, meditation or yoga practice jewelry, personal reminder of growth in progress
- Suggested Mantra: I am still becoming
- Intention: Growth, Hope, Patience, Renewal
- Chakra Connection: Crown
- Gemstone: Cubic Zirconia
- Metal: Sterling Silver, rhodium plated
Cubic zirconia is prized for its brilliant, diamond-like clarity, often associated with clarity of mind and purity of intention. Here, its sparkle is used sparingly, gathered only at the base of each bud, so the emphasis stays on the sculptural form of the lotus rather than the stone itself — a small point of light suggesting the promise of what's to come.
Questions & Guidance
Does this pendant come with a chain?
No, it's sold as the pendant alone — you can select a chain to add at checkout.
What do the two lotus buds represent?
They symbolize growth still unfolding, echoing the lotus's larger meaning of rising from the mud toward enlightenment.
Is this real silver?
Yes, the pendant is crafted from sterling silver and finished with rhodium plating for extra shine and durability.
Will the pendant tarnish over time?
The rhodium plating helps resist tarnish, but like all sterling silver jewelry, it will last longest with gentle care and dry storage.
What size is the pendant?
The piece measures 1.375 inches long in total, with each bud measuring 0.25 inches wide.
