"Candi Buddha" Pendant (Quartz Crystal, Ruby, Emerald, Pearl, 22k Gold, Sterling Silver)

A fine quality 59 carat rock crystal quartz was hand-carved by Balinese craftsmen to reflect the design of Goa Gaja, an ancient and powerful holy shrine in Ubud, Bali. The 11 Century Hindu-Buddhist cave was robbed of it's Buddha statue guardian long ago, but the designer created a miniature "replacement" with a 1.9 carat rubellite tourmaline Buddha, hand-shaped in meticulous detail, seated in its golden niche. The upper finial is adorned with a .45 carat ruby pear-shaped "flame" and the lower frame holds a .40 carat emerald and detachable golden South Sea pearl drop. On the reverse side, a stippled sterling silver plaque is decorated with swirls reminiscent of Sanskrit writing. Pairs beautifully with our matching "Kerala" mala-style tasseled necklace (shown on model), or a long gold chain. Experience the talismanic energy of our "Candi Shrine" designs, available in a variety of colored gemstones, all hand-carved by masters, and blessed with holy water from a sacred Balinese spring. Approximately 1" x 3". One of a kind, but we have versions with other carved gemstones.