Tibetan Jewelry from China

In Tibet, ox bones, pure silver, Tibet silver, tricolor copper, coral, agate and turquoise are the main materials for jewelries. Tibetan jewelry, treasured for its primitivism, roughness, and mystery, is used to remind the wearer that the truth is inside of him. In this Buddhism prevalent area, jewelry is no longer the simple decoration but becomes a big part of people’s life. Regardless of the daily life, the holiday or worships, people will ware all kinds of ornaments.
OX BONES
At the concept of Tibetans, the oxen closely related to their lives are brave and sacred animals. People inscribe scriptures on ox skull which then used in sacrifice. Meanwhile, ox bone is also unique decorative goods with original rough nature, giving the wearer a charm of wildness.

TIBETAN SILVER
Tibet Silver is a kind of alloy produced in Tibet and Nepal. The essential component includes nickel, copper and so on. It contains less silver so it is soft and easy to shape. The color is darker than pure silver and looks very primitive.
TURQUOISE

Turquoise was also called “Turkey Jade”. It is the December birthstone and the accepted gem for the fifth and eleventh wedding anniversaries. The beautiful luxuriant blue of Turquoise represents the power of love. It is regarded as a treasure that can change its color, if the lover shows unfaithfulness.
In old time, people always related it with religion and superstition. Tibetan people particularly show respect to Turquoise and it is a sacred decoration material in religious rites.
ORGANIC GEMS
In Tibetan culture Red Coral, amber, as well pearls are regarded as organic gems. Red Coral are traditionally worn to ward off negativity. It was used as a personal ornament combined with other two types, and used to decorate temples.
The Chinese and the Hindus ornamented the figures of their gods with red coral, while in Tibet coral’s red color was believed to be symbolic of one of the incarnations of Buddha. Its use was so prevalent that even Marco Polo remarked upon it in the 13th century.