The lotus has many symbolic associations across Asia. Its flower represents purity of body, word and mind because it often grows in muddy pools, emerging pristine and perfect from the murk. Its pod represents abundance because it contains so many seeds, prized for their nutritional value. For newly weds, it represents fertility.
The diameter of the button is approximately 11mm and is cast in solid sterling silver. It can be worn as a pendant on a necklace or a charm on a bracelet.
It is strung on to a black silk mix necklace with a slipknot and also supplied with a sterling silver jumpring which can be used to attach onto any bracelet.