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Tibetan Ghau

Tibetan Ghau Coral Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver, Arts & Crafts
Tibetan Ghau Coral Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver, Arts & Crafts

Tibetan Ghau Coral Pendant Necklace in Sterling Silver, Arts & Crafts

Located in Trumbull, CT

Ghau Design is similar to a box style which can be opened is a very popular design in Tibetan Jewelry.

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2010s Tibetan Arts and Crafts Pendant Necklaces

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Coral, Silver

20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag
20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag

20th Century Tibetan Leather, Brass Ghau Prayer Bag

Located in Pomona, CA

Ghau is a small prayer box/bag worn as pendant by Buddhists as portable shrines which can be pray by prayer during their travel. This Ghau prayer bag (travel Buddha shrine) made fro...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

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Leather

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Buddhist Ghau Turquoise and Coral Amulet Necklace
Mid-20th Century Tibetan Buddhist Ghau Turquoise and Coral Amulet Necklace

Mid-20th Century Tibetan Buddhist Ghau Turquoise and Coral Amulet Necklace

Located in Nottingham, GB

A richly decorated mid-20th century Tibetan Buddhist Ghau necklace, traditionally associated with Ganden Monastery, Tibet, featuring an elaborate circular amulet pendant set with tur...

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Mid-20th Century Metalwork

Materials

Coral, Metal

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A.Jeschel Tibetan Ghau Box Prayer double strand Freshwater Pearl
A.Jeschel Tibetan Ghau Box Prayer double strand Freshwater Pearl

A.Jeschel Tibetan Ghau Box Prayer double strand Freshwater Pearl

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

This Vintage Sterling Silver hand-made Tibetan Ghau box Pendant is beautifully made with 4 layers oval shape Stone decorating the outer surface fully that looks attractive and beauti...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel Traditional Tibetan Ghau Box pendant with Turquoise and Keshi Pearls
A.Jeschel Traditional Tibetan Ghau Box pendant with Turquoise and Keshi Pearls

A.Jeschel Traditional Tibetan Ghau Box pendant with Turquoise and Keshi Pearls

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

This particular type of Ghau box was very popular with Tibetan women in Lhasa in the 19th century.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Pearl, Sterling Silver, Copper

A.Jeschel Ghau Box Pendant Emerald and Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace
A.Jeschel Ghau Box Pendant Emerald and Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace

A.Jeschel Ghau Box Pendant Emerald and Freshwater Keshi Pearl Necklace

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

One-of-a-Kind This sacred and elegant necklace centers around a traditional Tibetan ghau prayer box pendant, handcrafted by a monk in Tibet.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries
Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Unavailable

H 15 in W 7.5 in D 6 in

Rare Collection of 19th Century Tibetan Reliqueries

Located in Washington, DC

Each piece is hand hewn and hand-painted with traditional polychrome Tibetan motifs. A "Ghau" is a portable altar, shrine, or prayer box used while traveling.

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Antique Early 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha
Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha

Early 20th Century Large Antique Tibetan Ghau Prayer Box With Three Buddha

Located in Pomona, CA

This large Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with THREE Buddhas, Turquoise, bronze, red Buddha inside and decorated with two carved silver dragons on th...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Silver, Bronze

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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Silver

Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag
Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag

Tibetan Protection Green Tara Ghau and Prayer Flag

Located in Somis, CA

From Tibet, a combination of authentic Tibetan Prayer Flag and a large Ghau amulet. The amulet in brocade cover with hand made metal shrine housing a finely carved Green Tara.

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20th Century Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box
Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Early 20th Century Antique Tibetan Silver Turquoise Ghau Prayer Box

Located in Pomona, CA

This Ghau prayer box (travel Buddha shrine) made from Tibetan silver with a Turquoise Buddha inside all wrapped in a hand embroidered quilted textile brocade..

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Decorative Boxes

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A.Jeschel Delicate Tibetan Ghau box Pearl necklace.
A.Jeschel Delicate Tibetan Ghau box Pearl necklace.

A.Jeschel Delicate Tibetan Ghau box Pearl necklace.

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

One-of-a-Kind A delicate necklace of coin Pearls, Turquoise, and vermeil spacers complement the lovely Ghau box it encircles. Ghau box is a precious hand-crafted amulet, usually mad...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel  Magnificent Tibetan Ghau prayer box and Pearls necklace
A.Jeschel  Magnificent Tibetan Ghau prayer box and Pearls necklace

A.Jeschel Magnificent Tibetan Ghau prayer box and Pearls necklace

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

One-of-a-Kind An exceptionally beautiful Ghau Box inlaid with Ruby, Emerald, and Turquoise carved Lord Ganesh on the top of the box. Open the box to find a second turquoise deity in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Emerald, Jade, Freshwater Pearl, Pearl, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel  Extraordinary Ghau Box pendant  Baroque Pearls and Ruby necklace.
A.Jeschel  Extraordinary Ghau Box pendant  Baroque Pearls and Ruby necklace.

A.Jeschel Extraordinary Ghau Box pendant Baroque Pearls and Ruby necklace.

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

Its features include    •Baroque pearls, rubies, and intricate accents, creating a luxurious and sophisticated design.     A magnificent Tibetan Ghau box at its center, which opens ...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Ruby, Vermeil, Sterling Silver

A.Jeschel long versatile Y Turquoise necklace
A.Jeschel long versatile Y Turquoise necklace

A.Jeschel long versatile Y Turquoise necklace

By A.Jeschel One-of-a-kind

Located in Miami, FL

Baroque pearls, American Beauty turquoise, red Copal, and decorative sterling silver beads meld in a 30” necklace. Anchored by a Tibetan Ghau box inlaid with turquoise and finished w...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Coral, Freshwater Pearl, Turquoise, Sterling Silver

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Tibetan Ghau For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the tibetan ghau you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using silver, sterling silver and gold. Finding the perfect tibetan ghau may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing tibetan ghau — no matter the origin — is easy, but Elaine Silverstein each produced a popular version that is worth a look. A tibetan ghau can be a stylish choice for most occasions, but pearl rings, from our inventory of 9, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look, day or night. Today, if you’re looking for a mixed cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a tibetan ghau for sale for women should be easy, but there are 5 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Tibetan Ghau?

The price for a tibetan ghau starts at $228 and tops out at $4,000 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $1,150.