This sterling silver and apatite gemstone necklace from Gooseberry Studios, says owner Suzi Tarman, "springs from my love of lotus flowers."

In Buddhism the lotus is highly symbolic, the prayer Om Ma-Ni Pad-Me Hung is rich with meaning.

• Om: Enlightened Speech


• Mani: Jewel: Loving-kindness and compassion


• Padme: Lotus: Wisdom


• Hung: Invokes Buddha's blessings

A simple translation is "O Buddha of jewel (loving-kindness) and lotus (wisdom), please grant us your blessings."

Gooseberry Studio owner and jeweler Suzi Tarman says "I am passionate about creating symbolic jewelry, something that touches the heart in a meaningful way…."

Details:

Solid sterling silver pendant measures approximately 5/8" x 1" and is 4.5mm at its thickest point, 21 gauge on the flat background. Hanging over the sterling pendant is a little bright blue apatite gemstone. The pattern behind the lotus flower, the mehndi design, will vary a bit for each pendant as these are all handmade.