Bay Area Transcendentalist Fellowship is happy to provide this 1 1/4 inch length, 1 inch diameter sterling silver half shell with a red coral center necklace. It is on your choice of 2 mm 16, 18 ( for smaller individuals, children, or as a choker), 20,  22, 24 (standard size for presentation between the throat and chest), 26, 28,or 30 inch ( for larger individuals, or as a ritual presentation between the chest and stomach) sterling silver necklace with a nice sturdy sterling lobster claw clasp. Please add a note when ordering for the size you prefer. We will assume 16 if not specified. All jewelry comes with a felt storage bag to keep your silver shiny.

The scallop shell has many grooved lines that lead from the outer rim to a meeting point at the  base. The shell itself represents the many different spiritual/ religious/ humanist pathways that lead to the same place, the universal center, the spirit, the soul.
When pilgrims carry the scallop shell it represents our personal journey, the sacred path that we take. It reminds us that we are all sacred souls, each on our own roads leading back to God.

The color red is auspicious in Tibetan culture. It is a sacred color, one of the colors of the five Buddhas and the color of the monk's garments. It is believed to have protective qualities and is therefore often used to paint sacred buildings. In neighboring China, coral is a symbol of longevity, and in India it is thought to prevent hemorrhages.

Silver is one of the precious metals that has an ancient association with protection, purification, and communication with the divine. The ancients equated the polished reflection symbolically associated to the internal reflection of the soul. Sterling is 0.925 pure silver, worked by silver artisans to bring this shining example of our inner faith. 
 
 All of our items are first quality, brand new, with original packaging when appropriate, and are donations by our members to support our research and outreach center to promote greater understanding, peace,  and acceptance between the world's faithful.  We also provide material and food pantry support to other faith based organizations in our area. 100% of your purchase is a charitable donation. Thank-you for your support.


Brand: Sterling
Main Stone Color: Silver
Metal: Sterling Silver
Main Stone: Coral
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Length (inches): 16 - 30 inches
Style: Pendant
Metal Purity: 925 parts per 1000
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Theme: Religious
Length: 16 - 17.99"
Main Stone Shape: scallop shell
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Pendant Shape: Owl