Rooted in pond mud, the lotus still opens clean and spotless on the water. Lotus jewelry keeps that idea close: you can go through murky water without losing yourself. Choose a ring, a pendant or earrings.
The flower water can't stain
This is more than a metaphor. The leaves of the Asian lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, are covered in tiny waxy bumps that repel water. Raindrops roll off in beads and take the dust with them, which scientists call the “lotus effect”. Seeds found in the dry bed of an ancient lake in China even sprouted after several centuries underground. No wonder so many cultures chose it as their symbol of rebirth.
One symbol, from the Nile to India
Along the Nile, the blue lotus closes at dusk and opens again at dawn, and the Egyptians saw the sun coming back in it. In India, where it's called padma, it stands for purity and for beauty rising from the mud. Yoga tradition draws every chakra as a lotus, up to the “thousand-petalled lotus” at the crown of the head. The blue lotus stands for wisdom and self-control, the idea behind our Blue Lotus Flower ring, silver-plated and set with a 7 mm drop of blue zircon.
Lotus on its own, or lotus and unalome?
On the Lotus Unalome pendant and its matching earrings, the flower sits on top of a winding line, the unalome. The line traces the path from confusion to clarity, and the lotus marks where it ends. Both come in gold- or silver-tone stainless steel. The pendant is 5 cm (2 in) long and hangs from a 50 cm (19.7 in) chain. For rings, there are three adjustable lotus designs: the Divine Lotus Adjustable Ring and the looser, freer Boho Lotus, both in gold or silver tone while stock lasts, plus the Blue Lotus Flower. Build a matching set, or give one piece to someone starting a new chapter.
Free shipping on 2+ items, and every piece comes in a linen pouch. Want to know more? Read about the meaning of the lotus flower and the unalome, or browse our yoga and meditation jewelry.
