Each pendant features a Mother of Pearl inlay, celebrated for its radiant color play and calming properties. Set against the symbolic form of the lotus petal, a symbol of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth in many cultures, the iridescent shell exudes a captivating charm.
* Lotus petal pendant
* Made of sterling silver with mother of pearl
* The pendant measures about 1.25" long (plus hook); 1" wide
* Sold as a pendant. Chain sold separately
Please note that due to the natural properties of the mother of pearl, each piece is unique and may vary slightly in size, shape, and color. This only adds to the character and individuality of your pendant.
design: A single lotus petal rendered in sterling silver, its upper crown worked in delicate scrolling filigree that opens into a smooth, sweeping inlay of mother of pearl below.
size: Pendant measures about 1.25" long (plus bail/hook) and 1" wide. Chain sold separately.
material: Sterling silver with mother of pearl inlay
features: Hand-cut filigree scrollwork, polished sterling silver bail, smooth mother of pearl inlay with natural color play, handcrafted in Bali
care: Wipe gently with a soft cloth after wear and store away from moisture and direct sunlight to keep the silver and shell inlay at their best.
disclaimer: Because mother of pearl is a natural material, each pendant varies slightly in shape, color, and shimmer, making every piece one of a kind.
Meaning & Intention
The lotus grows up through murky water to open, unblemished, at the surface — which is why it has stood for centuries across Buddhist and Hindu traditions as an emblem of purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. Here, a single petal is isolated and enlarged, asking you to consider one moment of that unfolding rather than the whole bloom: the point just before opening, full of quiet potential.
The mother of pearl set into the petal deepens that reading. Formed in layers inside a living shell, it catches light in shifting, iridescent color exactly because it grew slowly, in darkness, over time. Worn together with the lotus form, it becomes a small reminder that beauty and clarity are often the product of patience rather than force.
The filigree crown at the top of the petal, worked by hand in the Balinese silversmithing tradition, frames that stillness with movement — a detail meant to be noticed up close, in the way a quiet practice reveals itself only with attention.
Worn at the collarbone or tucked beneath a collar, this pendant asks little and offers a steady touchstone: a glance down during a hard conversation, a hand resting on it before a meeting, a moment of returning to center on an ordinary day.
Essence & Elements
- Ideal For: Anyone drawn to quiet symbolism and understated, artisan-made jewelry
- Purpose: Everyday wear, meditation practice, meaningful gift, layering pendant
- Suggested Mantra: I rise renewed
- Intention: Purity, Growth, Renewal
- Chakra Connection: Crown
- Gemstone: Mother of Pearl
- Metal: Sterling Silver
Mother of pearl is prized less as a mineral than as a living material — formed in soft layers inside the shells of oysters and other mollusks, it has long been associated with calm, intuition, and emotional balance. Its shifting, opalescent surface is often linked to the moon and to feminine energy, valued as a gentle stone for those seeking steadiness rather than intensity.
Questions & Guidance
Does this pendant come with a chain?
No, the pendant is sold alone; a chain is sold separately so you can choose the length and style you prefer.
Will the color of my mother of pearl match the photo exactly?
Not exactly. Mother of pearl is a natural material, so each pendant has its own subtle variation in color, pattern, and shimmer.
Is this pendant handmade?
Yes, it's handcrafted by Balinese artisans, including the hand-worked filigree detailing at the top of the petal.
What size is the pendant?
It measures about 1.25 inches long, including the bail, and 1 inch wide.
Is the silver solid or plated?
It's made of genuine sterling silver, not plated.
