Teardrop pendant cast in sterling silver, with an embossed unalome framed by a beaded rope border and delicate floral scrollwork. The unalome traces the winding path from confusion toward clarity and wisdom. Slip it onto your chosen chain and wear it through a season of change, or give it at a milestone or new beginning.
Details
- Design: Teardrop-shaped pendant with a beaded and rope-textured border framing an embossed unalome, set against a softly oxidized background with floral scrollwork on either side
- Size: 1.25″ x 0.75″ (excluding bail)
- Material: Solid sterling silver (925 stamp)
- Care: Wipe clean with a soft cloth and store away from moisture and direct sunlight to keep the sterling silver from tarnishing
- Included: Pendant only. Chain sold separately. Bail sized for most standard chains
- Note: Each piece is cast and finished by hand, so slight variations in oxidation and texture are natural
Meaning & Intention
The unalome is one of the most recognizable symbols in Buddhist iconography, tracing the winding path toward enlightenment.
Its spiral origin represents the confusion and cyclical struggles of early life. The straightening lines above mark the moment clarity begins to take hold, often finishing in a dot for spiritual realization.
The teardrop shape reinforces the symbol, evoking a single drop of hard-won wisdom distilled from experience. The floral scrollwork and beaded border frame the story of growth held within.
Worn as a pendant, the unalome becomes a marker of how far one has come and how much further there is to walk with intention. It does not promise a finished journey, only a clearer one.
Essence & Elements
Intention: Growth, clarity, perseverance, inner peace
Chakra connection: Crown (Sahasrara)
Symbol: Unalome
Ideal for: A season of change, growth, or self-discovery, or as a milestone gift
Suggested mantra: I trust my unfolding path
Questions & Guidance
What kind of chain suits this pendant?
The bail is sized to fit most standard chains. A sterling silver chain keeps the metal consistent; length is a matter of preference, longer for the pendant to rest lower, shorter to sit near the collarbone.
Is this piece suitable for anyone?
Yes. The teardrop is a modest size and the unalome is a universal symbol, worn by anyone drawn to its meaning or moving through a moment of transition.
How can I use it to set an intention?
Hold the pendant between your fingers before the day begins, name the direction you want to move toward, or repeat the suggested mantra. Return to it whenever you want to steady your focus.
