Tibetan Silver and White Conch Pendant from Nepal The plateaus of Nepal and Tibet were was once part of a giant ocean floor. The shells and coral that were deposited there ages ago are highly prized by jewelry artisans for making symbolic pieces.
Among the most revered shell is the conch, its white color considered to be the most sacred color among Tibetans - often associated with the Buddha himself.
Measurements: Size = 1-3/4 inches long x 2 inches wide x 1/2 inch deep (1 inch = 2.54 cm) Weight = 0.68 oz (19.1 grams) Material = Conch shell; Silver with metal (lead/nickel free)