Sculpted in the same protective language, this vertical edition reorients the serpent guardian along an upright axis. The pavé-set snake coils vertically around a column of agate, its head resting against the stone. Vajra finials cap both ends, their relief detailing accented by pavé-set stones.Where the horizontal edition spans the collarbone, this version extends downward — a subtle shift in silhouette for a different presence on the body. A single gold-tone accent charm on the chain replaces the tassel, keeping the vertical line clean.In Tibetan Buddhist tradition, the vajra symbolizes indestructible clarity. The serpent, guardian of sacred ground, coils in watchfulness. Worn close, the pendant becomes a talisman of quiet pro