Tiered Om Gau Box Pendant with Stabilized Turquoise and Red Stones
Tiered Om Gau Box Pendant with Stabilized Turquoise and Red Stones
Spiritual Meaning
A gau is a shrine made to travel. In Tibetan Buddhist tradition it is worn at the neck, tucked beneath a coat or tied to a sash, so that what is sacred never has to stay behind at home.
What goes inside has always been personal: a few lines of scripture folded small, a pressed clay image of the Buddha, a knotted blessing cord, a pinch of earth from a pilgrimage site. Once closed, the gau has traditionally been carried as an amulet of protection, worn across high passes on long journeys and through the plain work of each day, a reminder of refuge kept close to the heart.
At the top sits Om, the sacred syllable that opens many Tibetan mantras. In Buddhist teaching it is often linked with the body, speech and mind of the Buddha, the first sound with which practice begins.
Beneath it, the box rises in tiers, each smaller than the last. The stepped form recalls a stupa or a mandala, which Tibetan tradition reads as pictures of the awakened mind, rising level by level toward a single center.
The double vajra is engraved on the back plate, the side that rests against the body. Two vajras crossed into one, it has long stood for a steadiness that holds in every direction: a foundation kept hidden, close to the skin.
Red and turquoise, paired across every tier, are colors found again and again in Himalayan ornament.
Fill it, or leave it empty for now. Either way, it goes where you go.
Description
Specifications
Material: Silvery and Golden Metal, Stabilized Turquoise, Red Stones
Top: Three stepped tiers of inlaid red stones and stabilized turquoise, crowned with a golden Om symbol on a round turquoise stone
Back: Silvery plate engraved with a double vajra
Opening: The back plate lifts off. Hollow inside, sold empty, to hold a folded prayer or small keepsake of your own
Size: About 4 cm (1.6 in) across the body, 6 cm (2.4 in) long including the side loops, 3.5 cm (1.4 in) thick
Loops: One on each side, for a fine cord or chain
Includes: Pendant only. Cord or chain not included
Style: Tibetan / Himalayan, unisex
Suitable for: Everyday Wear, Travel, Meditation, Mindful Gifts
Each piece assembled and wrapped by hand
Each piece is handcrafted and assembled by hand. The copper, silver-tone and brass-tone metalwork and the blue-green and red stones carry small variations in tone and texture, 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 make.
Note: Stabilized turquoise is natural turquoise reinforced with resin for durability, not synthetic glass.
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 assembled by hand. If something gives way under normal wear within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a screw clasp, hinge or hanging loop that fails, stones or parts that come loose, or a piece that arrives damaged.
Not covered: accidents, everyday wear and the way metal changes colour over time, soaking or contact with 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: unworn and 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 broke with normal wear? That's covered by our 30-day warranty. Returns & Exchanges
1% of every order set aside for the Highlands
We set aside 1% of every order to support Himalayan craft communities and the high-altitude lands that inspire our pieces. As BlessMuse grows, we'll name the partners we give to and share the details here.
- Made to be worn every day
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A Small Tower Crowned with Om
Hold it in your palm and it rises like a little terrace of stone. Three tiers climb toward the center, each a step narrower than the one below: long red stones around the base, a ring of stabilized turquoise above them, a circle of small red beads, and at the very top a round turquoise with a golden Om set into its face. The shape recalls the stepped outline of a stupa, or a mandala seen from above: a path that narrows as it climbs.
All of that is only the outside. Lift off the back plate and the box is hollow, its inner walls warm and golden, waiting for something of your own: a folded line of prayer, a mantra, a name you want to keep near. Set the plate back in place and the double vajra engraved on it turns inward, resting against you, where only you know it is there.
Stepped Stone Inlay in Two Metal Tones
The body is metal in two tones: a silvery outer band worked with rope-twist and coiled-wire borders, and golden details in the Om, the fittings and the inner walls. Each of the three tiers is inlaid with stones held between twisted-wire dividers: long red stones around the base, long pieces of stabilized turquoise in the middle, a ring of small round red stones, and the turquoise top stone with its golden Om. The turquoise carries fine dark veining, so no two pieces look quite alike.
On one side sits a tubular loop capped with a small red stone; on the other, a turquoise teardrop, a small ring and a pointed golden finial. Both sides take a fine cord or chain. The back is a flat silvery plate engraved with a double vajra, and it lifts off to open the box, which is hollow inside and sold empty. Each piece is handcrafted and assembled by hand, so stone color and metal tone vary slightly from piece to piece. About 4 cm (1.6 in) across the body, 6 cm (2.4 in) long including the side loops, and 3.5 cm (1.4 in) thick. Pendant only: cord or chain not included.
Questions
How big is the pendant, and does it open?
Exact measurements for each piece are listed in the description above. Each gau box opens, and the inside is hollow, with room for a tiny folded prayer or a small keepsake. Pendant only: cord or chain not included.
How should I care for my piece?
Keep it away from water, perfume and harsh sunlight. See our care guides.
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 unworn 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 breaks with normal wear within 30 days, we will repair or replace it. Returns & Exchanges
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Care, returns & warranty
Care
Keep dry: Avoid water, sweat, perfume, and oil-based products.
Wiping: Wipe gently with a clean cotton cloth after wearing.
Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight or extreme temperatures.
Polishing: Use a soft microfiber cloth to buff the metal now and then.
Avoid impact: Do not drop or scratch the pendant, and close the lid gently without forcing it.
Warranty Policy
Every piece is assembled by hand. If something gives way under normal wear within 30 days of delivery, we will repair or replace it, and cover the shipping.
Covered: a screw clasp, hinge or hanging loop that fails, stones or parts that come loose, or a piece that arrives damaged.
Not covered: accidents, everyday wear and the way metal changes colour over time, soaking or contact with 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.