Cintamani Indonesia pendant with rolled stone 925 silver loop

Dimensions:

About 25-30mm with the bail

Beautiful Cintamani tumbled stone (saffordite/arizonaite) of approximately 20-25mm with 925 silver buckle.
Shapes, colors and patterns may vary slightly from one stone to another.

Cintamani, also called Chintamani, is a Sanskrit term that literally translates to "jewel of thought" or "wishing stone".
This enigmatic name refers to a legendary stone with fantastic powers, capable of granting wishes and bringing fortune, prosperity and protection. Saffordite, on the other hand, is a very real semi-precious gemstone, discovered in Arizona.

Chintamani or cintamani is a variety of obsidian called saffordite.
Saffordites (aka "Arizonaites") are a family of pseudotektites, natural stones that resemble tektites, but are not formed in the same way.
Saffordites are composed of OBSIDIAN, a natural glass formed by volcanic eruption. They are typically found in areas where there have been recent volcanic eruptions, including Arizona.
Other types of pseudotektites are Colombianites, Healdsburgites, and Philippine Amerikanites.
The formation of saffordites is still a mystery, but it is likely that they form when obsidian is thrown into the air by a volcanic eruption.
Saffordites are fascinating objects that tell us about the formation of obsidian and volcanic eruptions.

Chintamani is therefore a legendary variety of precious obsidian that appears in Hindu and Buddhist traditions.
It is often described as a wish-granting gemstone.
The name Chintamani comes from the Sanskrit चिन्तामणि (Cintāmaṇi), meaning "stone of thought". In Hinduism, Chintamani is associated with the god Vishnu, who is the protector of the universe. Vishnu is said to possess a Chintamani on his forehead, and that he uses it to grant the wishes of his faithful.
In Buddhism, Chintamani is associated with Vairocana Buddha, who is the Buddha of wisdom and compassion. Vairocana is said to possess a Chintamani in his hand, and to use it to help sentient beings achieve enlightenment.
The legend of Chintamani appeared several centuries ago. Chintamani is said to have been discovered by a fisherman in the Indian Ocean. The fisherman offered the stone to a king, who used it to grant the wishes of his people.
Chintamani is a symbol of good fortune, prosperity and wish fulfillment. It is often depicted in Hindu and Buddhist art and literature.
In popular culture, Chintamani has appeared in numerous films and television series, including the film “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” and the television series “Xena the Warrior”.