Sterling Silver 999 Gourd Pendant

Material

Sterling Silver 999

Size

Approx. 1.97 inch (Height) × 0.98 inch (Width). Weight Approx. 44g.

Product Description

This pendant takes the form of a Taoist calabash gourd (葫芦)—a time-honored symbol of protection, medicine, and abundance. Cast in solid fine silver, it features engraved Taoist incantation-style characters associated with exorcism, purification, and energy sealing.

The gourd’s double-chambered form not only reflects natural symmetry but also represents the containment of powerful forces. Designed to be worn as a pendant or carried as a pocket charm, it offers a sense of grounded tradition and spiritual presence.

Meaning and Significance

In Chinese and Taoist culture, the gourd (hulu) is a powerful amulet that symbolizes:

Protection & Energy Sealing – Traditionally used by Taoist priests to trap and neutralize negative spirits and harmful energies

Health & Vitality – The gourd was historically used to carry medicine, making it a symbol of healing and longevity

Blessings & Good Fortune – The character “葫芦” sounds like “福禄” (blessings and prosperity), making it an auspicious charm for wealth and harmony

Engraved with talismanic texts and shaped from pure silver, this pendant is ideal for those seeking energetic protection, physical grounding, or a powerful gift of well-being.