Cut Out Design Lotus Flower Drop Earring in Sterling Silver, 8368 A small delicate lotus flower design is cut out of sterling silver and connects to a sterling silver stationary earwire. Buddhists liken the unfolding of the lotus petals to the unfolding of the divine within the human self. The closed bloom represents the heart with its infinite potential for enlightenment; the open blossom represents the enlightened self. In Buddhism the lotus blossom represents a heart opening. The lotus flower blooms on the surface of water, with its roots deep below in mud - making it a symbol of light and beauty emerging from darkness. This simple yet elegant flower is stamped 925 and measures 7/16" in diameter and hangs to an overall length of 7/8". See our Zoe and Piper Storefront for many styles and jewelry designs!