Sand Gold Secret Buddha Locket — Circular Gau Box Pendant Necklace
A Secret Carried Close to the Heart — The Sacred Gau Locket
This Sand Gold Secret Buddha Locket is inspired by the Gau — the Tibetan Buddhist reliquary box traditionally worn as a pendant and carried on journeys to hold sacred objects, prayers, and images of protective deities. In fine Vietnamese sand gold filigree, this circular locket opens to reveal a hidden Buddha figure inside: your own private sanctuary, worn around your neck.
Product Details
- Handcrafted using traditional Vietnamese sand gold (sa vang) filigree technique
- Opens to reveal a hidden Buddha figure inside — a private sacred space
- Circular Gau box form in intricate sand gold wirework
- Secure closure keeps the inner sanctuary protected
- Warm gold tone, lightweight and comfortable for everyday wear
- Compatible with most necklace chains
The Gau — Your Sacred Space, Always With You
The Gau (also spelled Ghau) is a traditional Tibetan reliquary amulet box — worn by practitioners to carry sacred objects, mantras, or images of protective deities close to the body during travel and daily life. It is, at its heart, a portable sanctuary: a reminder that the sacred is not confined to temples and monasteries, but can be carried with you into every moment of ordinary life. This sand gold version brings that ancient Tibetan wisdom into a form of exquisite beauty.
A deeply personal and sacred gift for Buddhist practitioners, spiritual seekers, and anyone who understands the value of carrying something sacred close to the heart.
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01 Bangle size
Lay your palm flat and measure its widest point with a ruler. Do not include the thumb.
Palm width → bangle diameter
| Palm width | Bangle diameter |
|---|---|
| 62–64 mm | 52–54 mm |
| 66–70 mm | 54–56 mm |
| 70–74 mm | 56–58 mm |
| 74–78 mm | 58–60 mm |
| 78–82 mm | 60–62 mm |
| 82–86 mm | 62–64 mm |
| 86–90 mm | 64–66 mm |
| 90–94 mm | 66–68 mm |
Palm width is not bangle diameter. If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.
02 Bracelet size
Wrap a tape snugly around your wrist bone without squeezing.
Find your recommended bracelet size
| Size | Wrist | Recommended bracelet length |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 13–13.5 cm | 15 cm |
| S | 14–14.5 cm | 16 cm |
| M | 15–15.5 cm | 17 cm |
| L | 16–16.5 cm | 18 cm |
| XL | 17–17.5 cm | 19 cm |
| XXL | 18–18.5 cm | 20 cm |
Use this as a fit guide. Choose the nearest bracelet length actually available on the product.
03 Ring size (US)
Wrap a narrow paper strip snugly around the base of your finger without tightening. Mark the overlap, lay it flat and measure in millimetres. Match this circumference to a US size below.
Approximate US ring size reference
| US size | Inner diameter (mm) | Finger circumference (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 14.9 | 46.8 |
| 4.5 | 15.3 | 48 |
| 5 | 15.7 | 49.3 |
| 5.5 | 16.1 | 50.6 |
| 6 | 16.5 | 51.9 |
| 6.5 | 16.9 | 53.1 |
| 7 | 17.3 | 54.4 |
| 7.5 | 17.7 | 55.7 |
| 8 | 18.1 | 57 |
| 8.5 | 18.5 | 58.3 |
| 9 | 18.9 | 59.5 |
| 9.5 | 19.4 | 60.8 |
| 10 | 19.8 | 62.1 |
| 10.5 | 20.2 | 63.4 |
| 11 | 20.6 | 64.6 |
| 11.5 | 21 | 65.9 |
| 12 | 21.4 | 67.2 |
Between sizes? Consider the larger size; wide bands may fit more tightly. For adjustable rings, check the listed adjustment range. Choose only a size actually offered on this product.
04 Necklace length
Cut a piece of string to the listed chain length and place it around your neck to check where it falls.
Necklace length reference · S–XL
| Guide size | Length (cm) | Length (inches) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 40.6 | 16 |
| M | 45.7 | 18 |
| L | 50.8 | 20 |
| XL | 61.0 | 24 |
S–XL are reference labels for this guide, not universal sizes or stock options. Pendant drop is separate. Placement varies with neck size and body proportions; the illustration is not to scale. Check the chain and extension lengths actually offered on the product.