Vintage Tibetan Double Eye Pendant | Turquoise & Coral Inlay Silver Pendant | Tibetan Protection Amulet Necklace
This striking vintage Tibetan pendant centers its entire composition around a pair of large eye-shaped medallions, each one a vivid mosaic of crushed turquoise encircling a deep red coral center — a motif long associated in Himalayan tradition with protection, watchfulness, and the warding off of misfortune. The two eyes are stacked vertically along the pendant’s elongated scalloped silhouette, their marquise shapes giving the entire piece a striking, almost totemic presence when worn.
Framing the central pair, smaller teardrop and round accent cabochons alternate turquoise and coral along the top and bottom edges, while ornate scrolled wirework curls outward from each side, lending the piece additional dimension and a sense of movement. Fine rope-twist silver borders trace the outline of every element, a hallmark of genuine handmade Himalayan metalsmithing and a detail that rewards close inspection. The crushed-stone inlay technique used throughout — a traditional method of setting finely broken turquoise and coral into shaped silver cells — gives the surface a rich, textured, almost mosaic-like quality that catches the light beautifully.
A substantial cylindrical bail with beaded edging tops the piece, generously sized to accommodate a cord, leather strap, or chain of the wearer’s choosing. The reverse reveals a smooth, lightly aged silver plate — light enough to wear despite its commanding scale.
Bold, symbolic, and full of character, this pendant suits collectors of Tibetan jewelry, protective amulets, bohemian statement pieces, and anyone drawn to authentic ethnic silver design with real spiritual weight behind it.
Details:
- Origin: Tibet
- Materials: sterling silver, turquoise, coral
- Weight: 1 oz
- Measurements: 2.5″ height; 1.6″ width; 0.2″ depth
- Top loop measures 0.25″ to easily fit chains, cords, or ribbons