This unique and beautifully made necklace is made from Pure 304 Stainless Steel; it will not rust, tarnish or fade and is hypo-allergenic. You can sleep, swim or shower with it! The Tomoe (Mitsu tomoe, Futatsu tomoe, Tomoe-mon, Fire-wheel) symbol is ubiquitous on Buddhist and Shinto temples all over Japan. Its name is tomoe, meaning turning or circular, referring to the motion of the earth. The tomoe is related to the yin yang symbol, and has a similar meaning, representing the play of forces in the cosmos. Visually, the tomoe is made up of interlocked flames (or magatama) resembling tadpoles. The most common tomoe emblem has three flames (triple, or ‘mitsu’ tomoe), but one, two, or four are not uncommon. A mitsu- tomoe reflects the threefold division of Shinto cosmology, and is said to represent the earth, the heavens, and humankind. It is often associated with the Shinto war deity Hachiman. The tomoe appears in many designs with various uses. The simplest, most common patterns of the device contain from one to four tomoe, and are reminiscent of similar designs that have been found in wide distribution around the world. When circumscribed in a circle, it often appears in a set of three, with this design known as the mitsudomoe. Hidari-mitsudomoe ("left threefold tomoe") is widely used in Shinto shrines and as a family emblem.

• Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3.7 x 2.5 x 0.3 inches; 0.35 ounces
• Department ‏ : ‎ womens
• Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2022
• Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Ann Claridge