Sophisticated and elegant. The Om symbol is beautifully depicted in gold vermeil on round matte finished sterling silver earrings. The Om (or Aum) sign is the main symbol of Hinduism, it signifies God, Creation, and the One-ness of all creation. The three portions of AUM relate to the states of waking, dream and deep sleep. The three letters also indicates three planes of existence, heaven, earth and netherworld. Aum is said to be the essence of the Vedas and is considered to be the sound of the Sun and the sound of Light. These satin, antique finish earrings measures 5/8" wide and hang to 7/8" in length, including the wires. Handcrafted in the USA. See the Taos Trading Storefront for matching necklaces, item #8737 and #8493, as well as a great selection of other jewelry designs and styles.