Silver items are a popular form of jewelry and a staple of Tibetan Buddhist culture. Silver is believed to have a purifying and protective energy. The most popular forms of silver items include bracelets, necklaces, pendants, rings, and earrings. These pieces of jewelry can be adorned with traditional Buddhist symbols such as the Om symbol, the Lotus flower. They can also be inscribed with powerful mantras, such as the Mantra of Compassion or the Mantra of Protection (Om Ah Hum). In addition to their spiritual significance.