Sterling silver Vámana amulet necklace, closed, hanging on its chain against a warm bone-white background.

Vámana Necklace, Sterling Silver

Sterling Silver
$210.00 USD
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Sterling silver Vámana amulet necklace, closed, hanging on its chain against a warm bone-white background.
  • Sterling silver Vámana amulet necklace, closed, hanging on its chain against a warm bone-white background.
  • Close-up of the closed sterling silver Vámana amulet necklace, front, on a warm bone-white background.
  • Vámana amulet necklace in sterling silver, shown open with the chamber visible.
  • The small Kavacha clasp with its branded K tag, in sterling silver.
  • Sterling silver Vámana amulet with its measurements: 16.6 mm long and 9.6 mm high.
  • Sterling silver Vámana amulet necklace, closed, hanging on its chain against a warm bone-white background.
  • Close-up of the closed sterling silver Vámana amulet necklace, front, on a warm bone-white background.
  • Vámana amulet necklace in sterling silver, shown open with the chamber visible.
  • The small Kavacha clasp with its branded K tag, in sterling silver.
  • Sterling silver Vámana amulet with its measurements: 16.6 mm long and 9.6 mm high.
Vámana Necklace, Sterling Silver

Kavacha Designs

Vámana Necklace, Sterling Silver

Opens to hold a written prayer, a lock of hair, or a small amount of ashes.

MaterialSterling Silver
$210.00 USD
  • Ready to ship. Ships within 2 business days. Free US shipping takes 3 to 5 business days.
  • Free returns within 30 days, unused.
Also made in14K or 18K goldFrom $3,640.00 USDMade to order, 4 to 6 weeks

Vámana is small and sturdy, made to be worn every day, on its own or layered with other pieces. It is a token of faith, love and strength that goes where you go. Inside is a private chamber for a written prayer, a lock of hair or a small amount of ashes. Each piece begins as Jayashri's pen-and-ink drawing and is cast from its own single 3D print: one print, one cast.
Vámana amulet necklace in sterling silver, shown open with the chamber visible.

What it holds

  • Prayer

    A written prayer.

  • Ashes

    A small amount of ashes.

  • Hair

    A lock of hair.

A secure twist-lock closure. The precisely fitted male and female parts align and twist together, and a silicone seal makes the fit snug. The end cap is held on the chain by its bail, so even when the amulet is open, the cap stays attached and cannot slip past the clasp.

Small, sturdy, made for every day

The story

Vámana is a small, sturdy prayer amulet made to be worn every day, alone or layered with other pieces, as a token of faith, love and strength.

I start with a storyboard, a pen-and-ink drawing of my own design, inspired by pieces I have collected for over forty years from all over the world.

Jayashri Triolo, maker

Vámana is built to be handed down because of what it is made from, the ritual and love poured into it, and because it is worn. A Kavacha is not only a beautiful piece of jewelry; it is an altarpiece for your body, your temple.

How it is made

  1. Jayashri draws each design by hand: a pen-and-ink storyboard, inspired by pieces she has collected for over forty years from all over the world.
  2. A 3D model is built from her drawing, and she reviews it for scale and for fidelity to the drawing before anything is cast.
  3. A single 3D print is made for each piece.
  4. One cast is taken from that one print: the metal is poured, not bent from sheet metal. This is not the traditional method where one mold yields hundreds of pieces: every piece is one print, one cast.
  5. The stones are set, and the piece is finished, polished or antiqued, and hallmarked.
Sterling silver Vámana amulet with its measurements: 16.6 mm long and 9.6 mm high.

The piece

Metal
Sterling silver (925)
Weight
8.5 g, nominal
Stones
None
Chain
Rolo, 2 mm, 18 in
Clasp
Small clasp

What's in the box

  • Velvet pouch
  • Authentication card

Reviews

Care

Sterling silver naturally develops a patina and may tarnish over time. This is normal. The darkened details in the recesses are intentional and part of the piece. To restore its shine, gently wipe the exterior with a soft silver polishing cloth, keeping to the raised surfaces. For additional cleaning, use a soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of mild dish soap. Wipe clean and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. Please do not use silver dips or polishing pastes, which remove the darkened finish.

Remove your Kavacha before swimming, bathing, hot tubs or saunas, or using strong chemicals, and put on perfume, lotion and sunscreen first. Water resistance has not been tested, so do not treat the piece as watertight. Keep the chamber and anything inside it completely dry, and twist the cap closed by hand until the silicone seal fits snug. Once ashes or another irreplaceable trace are inside, the piece is not meant to be opened and closed casually or repeatedly, although it can be reopened when necessary. Contact Kavacha Designs | Sacred Armor™ before filling it for guidance. Full care guide: Caring for Your Kavacha.
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