Teardrop-shaped drop earrings in oxidized sterling silver, each medallion embossed with the unalome symbol and framed by fine floral scrollwork and a rope edge. The unalome traces the path from struggle to clarity, a symbol of growth and inner peace. Slipped on for a morning of meditation, an ordinary workday, or given to mark a meaningful transition.
Details
- Design: Teardrop medallion in oxidized sterling silver, embossed with an unalome spiral rising into a straight line, edged with a rope border and floral scrollwork, hung from a French hook
- Size: 1.25″ tall x 0.75″ wide, excluding hook
- Material: Solid sterling silver, stamped 925
- Care: Store in a dry pouch away from moisture and other jewelry. Polish gently with a soft silver cloth to keep the oxidized detailing crisp
- Note: Silver-cast and hand-finished, so slight variations in oxidation and detail are natural from pair to pair
Meaning & Intention
The unalome is one of the most personal symbols in Buddhist and Hindu traditions, tracing a single unbroken line from a tangled spiral into a straight, settled path.
At the base, the spiral stands for confusion, struggle, and the looping lessons of an earlier life. As the line rises and straightens toward the top of the teardrop, it marks the shift from searching to knowing.
The small dot at the end signals stillness reached through experience — not an endpoint, but a resting place earned.
Set within a teardrop, a shape long tied to purification and release, the symbol takes on an added layer: whatever knotted history led here can be shed, leaving only its wisdom behind.
Essence & Elements
Intention: Growth, clarity, perseverance, inner peace
Chakra connection: Crown
Symbol: Unalome
Ideal for: A season of growth, change, or self-discovery, or as a milestone gift
Suggested mantra: I trust my path
Questions & Guidance
Are they suitable for sensitive ears?
Sterling silver is a common choice for sensitive ears, as it tends to be gentler than base metals. Individual sensitivities can still vary.
Do they make a good gift for a life transition?
Yes. The unalome’s journey imagery suits a graduation, a career shift, or the end of a difficult chapter, offering a symbol of the ground already covered.
How can I use them in a meditation practice?
Put them on before sitting and name what you are working toward, or repeat the mantra ‘I trust my path.’ Touch a teardrop later in the day to return to that focus.
