Five-Pronged Vajra with Blue-Green Inlay
Five-Pronged Vajra with Blue-Green Inlay
Spiritual Meaning
In Tibetan the vajra is called dorje, a name often explained as lord of stones: the hardest thing there is, the one that cannot be scratched or split.
In Tibetan Buddhism it is a sign of the mind's true nature, something traditionally described as unbreakable, unchanged by whatever passes through it.
In practice the dorje is the partner of the bell. Tradition gives the dorje to method, compassion put into action, and the bell to wisdom; the practitioner holds one in each hand, never one without the other.
The five-pronged form is among the most familiar in Tibetan ritual. What each prong stands for is taught differently from lineage to lineage, and we leave that reading to the teachers who hold it.
The blue-green of the inlay belongs to a long Himalayan habit of pairing warm metal with the color of open sky. Here it comes from the blue-green inlay.
Keep it near you as a reminder of something in you that does not crack under pressure.
Description
Specifications
Material: Golden Metal, Silvery Center Band, Blue-Green Inlay
Design: Five-pronged vajra (dorje). At each end, four curved prongs rise from cloud-scroll roots and close over a straight central point; at the middle, a ribbed silvery band sits between two lotus seats
Inlay: Wedge-shaped blue-green pieces fitted side by side around each lotus seat, with fine dark seams between them and a dark web of veining across the surface
Tone: Varies from piece to piece and with the light. The metal may read bright yellow or deeper and darker, the inlay more sky blue or more green-blue, so the vajra you receive may differ slightly from the photos
Size: About 15.5 cm (6.1 in) long, 5 cm (2 in) across the prongs · about 176 g (6.2 oz)
Type: Hand-held ritual object and altar piece, not for wear. No stand included
Style: Tibetan / Himalayan, handcrafted
Suitable for: Home Altar, Desk or Shelf, Meditation, Mindful Gifts
Each piece cast and finished by hand
Each piece is cast and polished by hand, and any inlay is fitted by hand. Surface colour and texture vary from piece to piece, so slight differences from the photos are normal and part of its charm. No two pieces are identical. Please allow 3–4 business days to prepare.
Free over $99 · US 7–12, intl 7–20 business days
Free on orders of $99 or more; otherwise standard shipping is $8. Each piece is prepared by hand over 3–4 business days, then takes about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Faster options, where available, are shown at checkout. Shipping Policy
30-day limited warranty
Every piece is cast and finished by hand. If something gives way within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a piece that arrives damaged in transit, or an inlaid stone or part that comes loose.
Not covered: ordinary wear, the natural darkening of brass over time, soaking or contact with water or chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.
15-day returns & exchanges
Not quite right? You can return or exchange a piece within 15 days of delivery.
- Condition: unused, in its original packaging.
- How: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number before sending anything back. We reply within 1–2 business days with the return address.
- Shipping: return shipping is paid by you. The original shipping fee is not refunded.
- Refund: sent to your original payment method within 3 business days of receiving your return.
Arrived damaged, or an inlay came loose? That's covered by our 30-day warranty. Returns & Exchanges
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- A quiet piece for desk or shrine
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Weight in the Palm
Close your hand around the middle and it fits: the ribbed center band under your fingers, a lotus seat pressing lightly against each side of your fist, the prongs reaching out past your thumb and your little finger. At about 176 g it has real weight, more than you expect from something the length of a hand. The metal is cool at first. Hold it through a few slow breaths and it takes on the warmth of your skin.
That is one way to use it. Sit, rest the vajra in your lap or your open palm, and let its weight be the thing you return to when the mind drifts. Afterward, lay it on its side on the altar, on a folded cloth by a candle, or on the desk where your eyes land between tasks. It asks for nothing but a clear surface.
On each lotus seat, small wedges of blue-green inlay are fitted edge to edge, with thin dark seams between them, like ice that has cracked and still holds. Turn it slowly and the blue comes and goes against the warm metal.
Five Prongs, Two Lotus Seats
The vajra is golden metal, handcrafted in openwork, about 15.5 cm (6.1 in) long and 5 cm (2 in) across at its widest. At each end, four prongs curve outward from scrolled cloud roots and bend back in to meet over a straight central point, making five in all. The prongs carry incised lines and facets, and the spaces between them are open.
At the center, a round, ribbed band of brighter, silvery metal joins two inverted lotus seats. Each seat is ringed with a beaded metal edge and faced with blue-green inlay: wedge-shaped pieces set side by side, separated by fine dark seams, with a dark web of veining across their surface.
The tone varies from piece to piece and with the light. In some, the metal reads a bright yellow and the inlay a sky blue; in others the metal is deeper, with dark tone settled into the recesses, and the inlay leans green-blue. It weighs about 176 g (6.2 oz). It is a ritual object for the hand and the altar, not for wear, and comes without a stand.
Questions
What size is it, and what is it for?
Size and weight are listed in the description above. This is a crafted object for the desk, the shrine or the altar, or to hold quietly during meditation, not jewelry. It ships as a single piece.
How should I care for my piece?
Brass darkens naturally over time. Wipe it with a dry, soft cloth, and keep it away from water and damp. Do not soak any inlaid parts.
How much is shipping?
Free on orders of $99 or more, worldwide. Below that, standard shipping is $8. Each order takes 3–4 business days to prepare by hand, then about 7–12 business days to reach the US, or 7–20 business days elsewhere. Expedited shipping is available at checkout. Shipping Policy
Can I return it?
Yes, within 15 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unused and in its original packaging. Return shipping is paid by you. Email support@blessmuse.com first and we will send the return address. If it arrives damaged, or an inlay comes loose, within 30 days, we will repair or replace it. Returns & Exchanges
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Care, returns & warranty
Care
Brass: Brass darkens naturally over time and develops a soft patina. Wipe gently with a dry, soft cloth.
Water: Keep away from water and damp. Do not soak the piece, and never soak inlaid parts.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
Handling: Set it down gently, and avoid knocking the inlaid stones.
Warranty Policy
Every piece is cast and finished by hand. If something gives way within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a piece that arrives damaged in transit, or an inlaid stone or part that comes loose.
Not covered: ordinary wear, the natural darkening of brass over time, soaking or contact with water or chemicals, and repairs made elsewhere.
To claim: email support@blessmuse.com with your order number and a photo or short video. We reply within 1–2 business days.