This shimmering abalone shell pendant features a single powerful word: Shanti. Shanti is Sanskrit for peace. It refers to the inner tranquility we can learn to carry with us through all of life’s ups and downs. With enough wisdom and insight, a sense of calm can anchor your spirit even during the stormiest of times. Let this pendant be your guide through the waters. Made in Bali, pendant measures 1 inch in diameter.
- Shanti necklace pendant
- Sterling silver with abalone shell
- Pendant measures 1” in diameter
- Sold as a pendant, to add a chain please select the chain option
- Made in Bali, Indonesia
Handmade out of natural materials. This item may feature slight variations in shell pattern, color, and appearance.
design: A round sterling silver frame holds a shimmering panel of natural abalone shell, with the word 'shanti' cut through the surface in flowing cursive script.
size: Pendant measures 1 inch in diameter.
material: Sterling silver and natural abalone shell.
features: Hand-cut cursive script, iridescent abalone shell inlay, polished sterling silver bail, sold as pendant only (chain sold separately)
care: Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture, perfume, and direct sunlight to keep the abalone's natural luster.
disclaimer: Handmade from natural shell in Bali, each pendant has its own play of color and pattern, so slight variations are part of its beauty.
Meaning & Intention
Shanti is the Sanskrit word for peace, chanted at the close of yoga and meditation practice as a wish for calm within oneself and in the world around us. It is not the absence of difficulty but a steadiness that can hold steady through it. Wearing the word close to the heart is a way of naming that intention and carrying it with you.
Abalone shell has long been valued for its shifting, water-born colors, blues and greens that seem to move as the light changes. Formed slowly in the ocean, it is often associated with emotional healing and intuition, a reminder that calm, like the shell itself, is built up gradually through layers of experience rather than arriving all at once.
Together, the word and the shell echo each other: both point back to the ocean's steadiness beneath its surface motion. This pendant asks its wearer to look past the noise of a given day and remember the quieter tide underneath.
Slipped on before a meditation session or worn quietly through an ordinary day, this pendant sits at the collarbone as a small, private cue to soften the shoulders and breathe. It suits anyone building a practice of returning to calm, whether that means a few minutes on a cushion each morning or simply a pause before responding to a hard moment.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone seeking a quiet, wearable reminder to return to inner calm
- Purpose: Necklace pendant, meditation reminder, peace-themed gift, everyday layering piece
- Suggested Mantra: Om Shanti Shanti Shanti
- Intention: Peace, Calm, Balance
- Chakra Connection: Heart Chakra
- Zodiac: Pisces
- Gemstone: Abalone Shell
- Metal: Sterling Silver
Abalone shell is prized for its natural iridescence, a shifting play of blue, green, and violet formed in layers over years beneath the ocean's surface. It is traditionally associated with emotional healing, intuition, and calm, its watery colors evoking the steadiness of the sea even when its surface is in motion.
Questions & Guidance
What does 'shanti' mean?
Shanti is the Sanskrit word for peace, often chanted three times at the end of yoga or meditation practice as a wish for calm within oneself, one's community, and the wider world.
Does this pendant come with a chain?
No, it is sold as the pendant only. Select a chain option at checkout if you'd like one added.
Will the shell pattern match the photo exactly?
Not exactly. Each abalone shell is natural, so the color and pattern on your pendant will be uniquely its own, similar in spirit but not identical to the image shown.
Is this pendant handmade?
Yes, it's handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia from sterling silver and natural abalone shell.
How do I keep the shell looking its best?
Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it away from moisture and direct sunlight to preserve its natural shine.
