Sterling Silver Tibetan Ghau with blue Turquoise Cabochon in the center beaded with large chunky Tibetan turquoise veined beads and orange coral beads.

This Beautiful old Tibetan Ghau is made of sterling silver and has a genuine natural blue turquoise cabochon in the center.

The back is made of copper and It fits snugly and is accurately sized/shaped so there should be no worry of it ever falling out. The lower piece of the Ghau is the traditional dorje with a genuine turquoise and coral gemstone charms.

The Gau Ghau vintage sterling silver pendant is approx. 50mm x 34mm.

The turquoise beads measure approximately 22-24mm and have unique matrix.

The coral beads are approximately 28mm.

The antique silver spacers are 5mm and 3mm.

Total length of this necklace is 22” plus the length the Gau.

I finished it with an antique silver double hook clasp closure.

A Gau (also spelled Ghau or Gao) is a Tibetan Buddhist amulet container or prayer box, usually made of metal and worn as jewelry. As a small container used to hold and carry powerful amuletic objects, the Gau is culturally equivalent to Latin American package amulets, African-American conjure bags or mojo hands, South American charm vials, and American wish boxes.

The Ghau opens to a concealed inner space, and is traditionally used by Tibetan Buddhists to hold a picture of their favorite deity or Lama, a folded up scroll of sacred mantras, special herbs or sacred relics. The Ghau is used as an amulet to help the wearer to ward off negative energy and attract blessings.

Turquoise is thought to possess significant healing properties and is often counted as a master healing stone. It is a peace and harmonizing stone that helps to decrease nervousness, tension and stress. It is believed to strengthen ones courage and personal power, fostering empathy, sensitivity and positive thinking.

Many people believe that turquoise is a stone of friendship and will enhance love, loyalty and communication.