Sankha Jewelry

One popular motif in Tibetan jewellery is sankha, or conch shell. Sankha jewelry is a symbol of Vishnu that represents an offering vessel and is one of the Eight Auspicious Signs.

The white conch shell is highly revered in Hindu tradition for the humming sound it seems to make when you hold the shell to the ear -- the sound of the ocean described in Western culture.

Sankhas are frequently given as a gift to the Hindu gods because they are believed to proclaim the glory of the saints. In ancient times it was often taken to war because the Sankha was believed to be a communication device.

Gorgeous Sankha designs adorn earrings, pendants, rings and bracelets. You'll find them primarily in sterling silver, but Sankha jewelry is also found in brass, bronze and sometimes gold. Some pieces feature several metal varieties.

Tibetan jewelry is among the most finely crafted in the world today. Skilled artisans use the same techniques that have been used for generations to create the most gorgeous silverworks and gem cuts when they make Sanhka jewelry. Many practice their craft in remote villages of Nepal, high in the mountains. Look for Sankha jewelry with granulation silverworks and gems with incredibly fine gem cuts for extra sparkle.

Asia is home to some of the worlds finest gemstones, so grand master artisans have a wide variety of stunning stones to work with in their Sankha jewelry designs. You'll find gemstones in a variety of colors.

Tibetan jewelry is often set with green turquoise, pink tourmaline red coral, butterscotch yellow amber, carnelian and deep blue lapis lazuli. Stunning emeralds, rubies, sapphires, amethysts, citrines and garnets are common as well.

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