Sacred Compass
A compass necklace built around a Bhutanese or Tibetan pendant, a rare example of Bhutanese silver and turquoise amulet art crafted in the 19th or early 20th century. Rather than a cross, its geometric form is a sacred compass or talisman. It is surrounded by vintage turquoise from the same area. This pendant is my absolute favorite.
$950.00
- Designed and handmade in Montréal
- Ships insured and tracked across Canada
- Returns within 14 days
A Himalayan amulet, chased in silver
The pendant features finely chased and raised silver work, set with abundant turquoise fragments. With its aged patina and hand-wrought detail, it carries both artistic and spiritual legacy from the Himalayan realm. Its condition reflects its age and adds character.
It belongs to Our North Star, a collection inspired by the Southern Cross, the celestial compass that for centuries guided travelers through the night sky: when the path is unclear, integrity and courage remain our true moral compass.
See the Our North Star collection of north star necklaces
Turquoise and antique silver each need their own care. Read how to care for turquoise and silver
Details
- Bhutanese or Tibetan silver and turquoise amulet, 19th or early 20th century
- Vintage turquoise from the same region
- Length:17 inches (ask me about a change)
- Weight:218 grams
- Designed and handmade in Montréal, Québec
Environmental Impact Statement
At 218 grams, this necklace’s reuse of existing materials is estimated to avoid 37.7 kg of COâ‚‚e, roughly the tailpipe emissions of driving 152 kilometres in an average car, and 291 litres of freshwater.
Estimated environmental savings are based on the materials and weights in this piece and Asymmetric by Design’s proprietary environmental-impact model, commissioned by Asymmetric by Design and developed by Oxia Initiative. Results estimate the impact avoided by reusing existing materials instead of sourcing an equivalent quantity of newly produced, mined or sourced material. Figures are modelled estimates, not direct measurements.
Questions about this compass necklace
What does a compass necklace mean?
A compass is about direction, and worn as a necklace it is a way of keeping your bearings close. In this collection it stands for the moral compass: holding steady to your values when the path is unclear. Sacred Compass carries that meaning in an antique form, an amulet worn as a sacred compass or talisman.
How old is the amulet?
It was crafted in the 19th or early 20th century, a rare example of Bhutanese silver and turquoise amulet art. Its condition reflects its age and adds character.
