Bracelets & Lucky Cords

Tibetan jewellery is not costume jewellery. It is not a seasonal accessory that changes with the next trend. It is craft with history, meaning and a connection to a culture that does not separate beauty from spirituality. In Tibet, jewellery has been more than decoration for centuries. It is protection, identity and the expression of an inner stance.

The making of Tibetan jewellery follows techniques passed down in artisan families for generations. Silver is cast, hammered and engraved by hand. Stones are chosen carefully, cut and set into metal mounts. Coral, turquoise and lapis lazuli are among the traditional gemstones of Tibet, each with its own meaning in the tradition. Turquoise is regarded as a protective stone and has been worn in Tibet for thousands of years. Coral stands for vitality and joy. Lapis lazuli, deep blue like the sky above the Himalayas, symbolises wisdom and inner clarity.

Another characteristic feature of Tibetan jewellery is the use of mantras and symbols. Many bracelets, pendants and rings carry the Om symbol, the endless knot pattern or the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum, engraved or printed. These signs are not decoration. They are a quiet practice carried on the body.

Tibetan jewellery ages well. Over time silver develops a patina that makes the piece more personal. Stones deepen in colour. A piece of Tibetan jewellery worn for years becomes a personal companion that carries your own story.

At tibet-markets.ch we choose every piece of jewellery personally, for the quality of the materials, the precision of the work and the authenticity of its origin.