2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Buddha Silhouette Guardian Necklace

Entrant Company

ARTJAD

Category

Fashion Design - Jewelry

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

“The Buddha is without a fixed form; what is perceived as form arises from sentient beings. One who sees all forms as no-form is the one who truly perceives the Tathāgata.” This insight, drawn from the Diamond Sutra, is the conceptual foundation of the Buddha Silhouette Guardian Necklace.

Minimalist lines shape a meditative space where form and emptiness coexist. The design explores the philosophy of formlessness through the interplay of light and shadow, using negative space as a subtle artistic language. The silhouette, inspired by an abstract Buddha figure, distills complex symbolism into clean geometric lines, expressing Eastern wisdom through the contrast of metal and void. Its polished surfaces reflect all things, while the hollow form suggests the presence of all beings. As the necklace moves with the wearer, its dynamic contours reveal shifting shadows, an ever-changing reflection of the truth that nothing has a fixed shape, and all things return to simplicity.

Crafted from 18K gold and set with natural diamonds, the necklace embodies fine jewelry craftsmanship. Available in three sizes, it is designed to suit a wide range of wearers, extending the meaning of protection and blessing across all ages. The piece blends modern aesthetics with traditional spiritual symbolism, preserving its sacred essence while infusing it with contemporary cultural depth. At its heart is natural jadeite, long revered in Chinese culture as a symbol of peace and good fortune, its gentle luster bringing a quiet, profound Eastern elegance to the design.

This is more than a piece of jewelry, it is a wearable vessel of awakening. Jade nurtures the spirit, the Buddha’s shadow inspires wisdom, and diamonds reflect unwavering faith. Whether as a companion in quiet practice or a heartfelt gift for a loved one, it conveys a sense of sincere devotion. Merging artistry, heritage, and spiritual reflection, the Buddha Silhouette Guardian Necklace is a timeless heirloom for generations to cherish.

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