Tamashii Tibet

Bracelet from the Tibetan Flags collection in antiqued 925 silver with an insulating treatment to preserve the original colour of the silver as far as possible. The BLUE flag represents the sky, and is a colour associated with eternity, peace and spiritual power. The Lung-Ta prayer flags are placed in extremely isolated places such as on the peaks of Himalayan mountains, as well as in more shared environments such as homes or in places of worship such as monasteries and Buddhist temples. They are printed with Mantras invoking harmony, compassion, wisdom, strength, peace and protection. It is believed that the wind carries the prayer blessings shown on them into the air and into the surroundings. The collection recalls these spiritual instruments which, according to Tibetan culture, are able to bring peace, happiness and prosperity.

Bracelet from the Tibetan Flags collection in antiqued 925 silver with an insulating treatment to preserve the original colour of the silver as far as possible. The famous Lung-Ta prayer flags are placed in extremely isolated places such as on the peaks of Himalayan mountains, as well as in more shared environments such as homes or in places of worship such as monasteries and Buddhist temples. The flags are usually printed with Mantras invoking harmony, compassion, wisdom, strength, peace and protection. It is believed that the wind carries the prayer blessings shown on them into the air and into the surroundings. The collection recalls these spiritual instruments which, according to Tibetan culture, are able to bring peace, happiness and prosperity.

Ocean stone is common among the Indian peninsula areas. During the ancient times, people thought that those stones, highly colorful, embodied the ocean souls, wise and deeply spiritual. Today it is still a very appreciated gift for those who are going to undertake a new path in their life.

Moonstone is the gem related to intuition and understanding. It helps to balance our emotions putting emphasis on the freedom of expression and calming impetuous tendencies. Even though it is considered as a stone for women, moonstone is often used by men to open their emotional inner self.

The “Stone Collar” stone is a real rarity. Its special composition makes it hard to find. In ancient times, these stones were much sought after for their original beauty. They come in a shade of green that symbolises harmony, but also youthful vigour and action.

"Nepal stone" in a natural stone found normally in Tibet and Nepal and it is characterized by a wide range of colors. Even if it is not considered as a “precious” stone, Nepal stone stands probably among the most significant stones in the Tibetan culture, as it recalls Mother Earth rules, its simplicity and humbleness, fundamentals that are necessary to reach any material and spiritual rise.

Blue is the most important color in Buddhism, even more than gold. It represents ascension and wisdom, truth, devotion, faith, purity, chastity, peace, spiritual and intellectual life. Stripes make every stone unique but at the same time they are considered as a metaphor to underline the basic equality of all the living beings.

In the ancient Chinese dynasty of the Eastern Han, Jade (yu) was defined as “the most beautiful stone” in their first dictionary.The wearers of the green jade variant are considered able to attract money and wealth. It is important that this wealth is earned through in an ethical way. Jade inspires many virtues, such as benevolence, loyalty, education and sincerity.

Red in Buddhism is the color of rituals and strong actions, passion, power and sacrum. It needs of high selfcontrol because it could be dangerous. Red is the color that defines the border between evil and good and just the big wisemen and the big spiritual figures can wear it.Red Tamashii® gives power, vigour, vitality, passion and indicates a wise person.

Yellow is one of the 5 fundamental colors in Buddhism and it is represented by Ratnasambhava Buddha that helps to turn pride into wisdom of one’s self identity. Yellow is monks’ color and embodies the separation from the social superstructures. This Tamashii® promotes the acknowledgment of one’s own being and helps to find the meaning of life.

Angelite stone promotes the ability of express one’s own ideas at its best. If someone feels stressed or caged in fears, anxious and restless, this stone is excellent. It helps to improve sleep quality and can be also used to understand those messages in our dreams that can be relevant in everyday’s life.

Purple pearl is the stone celebrating par excellence the change related to feelings. In the past it was worn from the young brides to celebrate the change from the unmarried to the married state.

Pink pearl is present in nature in different variations. In the East the pink pearl is among the most worn for its meaning related to richness. Today richness culture, is often related to materialism, but in the ancient times it represented the spiritual wealth. It was worn or given to ascetics, masters and valorous people.

Yellow-green natural stone tending to dark green and associated to the Buddha Amoghasiddhi that long for success, richness and power. Its multi-colored tones could represent ambition without competion and gelousy. This Tamashii® turns pride into wisdom of identity. The stripes confering unicity to each stone and they represent the basic equality between all the human beings.

The african turquoise is one of the most ancient stones, beautiful and rich in mystery. In the old Egypt it was considered able to protect and purify, so it was used also as container for food and drinks. The pharaohs cups was made in african turquoise that protected from deseases, infections and bad energies.

This is the closest tone to red fire color, synonym of bravery, vigour and energy. Just a high priest can wear this color because it need an elevate control otherwise it could become dangerous. This Tamashii® helps to go beyond the difficult and insurmountable obstacles, giving force and courage.

Pink in the Buddhist world is the color of the lotus flower or rather illumination and spiritual regeneration. It has deep and powerful meanings, such as spiritual growth, resurrection, awareness of one's own nature and strength, and the ability not to become contaminated by the corruption of this world.

This agate represents the color of ocean water and the blue of sky, very important for the Tibetan culture and it means purity, wisdom and peace. This particular shade of blue gives to this Tamashii® an even more divine and elevated aspect. This Tamashii® identifies the sacred.

Fossil Coral, also called Hexagonaria due to its natural hexagonal shape, is a stone of grey hues made up of Coral and agate. Centred around expressiveness and sociability, it relieves anxiety as well as mental stress and social tension. It promotes, team working, the ability to communicate and collaboration for group work too. Unlike Red Fossil Coral that’s found in Siberia, Fossil Coral has European origins and as a result has different tones.

Yamdrok Jade is also known in Tibet as Jade of the South - as in the south of Tibet. It is a specific green coloured stone found in the area around Lake Yamdrok at 4,441 m altitude, and according to Tibetan mythology, it is the incarnation of a Goddess. It lends the ability to contemplate judgements on others and to raise your own level of awareness. It favours honesty and justice, and for this reason it is always worn during negotiations.

This variety of Turquoise comes from Madagascar, and is different from classic African Turquoise due to its inclusion of yellow/red jasper. For Tibetans, turquoise represents the circle of life, from birth to death. As such it links to this stone’s potential to change colour. It offers balance, encouragement and joy for life. According to Turkish legend, it was also able to warn the wearer of any approaching Danger. The bond between turquoise and love has always been very strong, so much so that in Russia and Germany wedding rings used to be set with this gemstone, because it was believed to have the power to make the marital union stronger.

Red Glue Flower Stone has a transparent rock crystal part that represents the mystical world and provides peace and harmony through the stimulation of clear thinking. It also preserves and promotes a state of purity and spiritual spiritual transparency. Whereas in the red parts of the stone, we find Jasper that strengthens faith in personal ideals by instiling strength, courage and determination. This stone is often used for making spheres that represent perfection and are used for meditation.

Mocha Stone has a white agate base and green veining. It promotes a sociable, pleasant disposition while ensuring that boundaries between the self and others always remain clear and well-defined. Free of psychological mechanisms, habits and ideas unconsciously become one’s own. It fosters the spirit of enquiry, encouraging the wearer to emerge from confusion by understanding the true meaning of other people's words. “Mocha stone” takes its name from the gates of Mocha on the Arabian Peninsula and their splendour due to its trade in coffee until the 19th century, just like the coffee that passed through this port on its journey from Africa, it also gave its name to the gemstones.

Iolite, also known as Cordierite, takes its name from the Greek “ios” meaning “violet” and directly reflects the colour of this stone. This stone helps to resolve links with the past, by pushing the individual to achieve their own goals through the stimulation of their independence. It also encourages open-mindedness and brings clarity, dispelling fears. The Vikings used to make lenses from Iolite to track the exact position of the sun when navigating the Atlantic Ocean.