Tagua, a plant alternative to ivory, comes from a plant that grows in the rainforests of South America. It is a large, hard nut that can be cut, shaped and sculpted. This sterling silver pendant depicts the Om symbol carved out of Tagua nut. With an overall height of 2 inches, the pendant has a yellow tourmaline crystal that further enhances the design. Om is believed to be the sound of life, present as a vibration in all living beings and in nature. It is also believed that Om was the sound that was produced when this universe was created. Om as a sound with mystical properties is not specific to any country, civilization or religion. It is a universal sound that has been used in many faiths, adapted to suit the spiritual practices of a particular group.