Crafted of highly polished .925 Sterling Silver, this Laughing Buddha Hotei Good Luck pendant features a 3D highly detailed model of a traditional international good luck symbol, the Laughing Buddha. The Buddha is holding onto "wish rings" that are connected to both ends on the attached chain necklace. The Happy Buddha is centered which causes the Buddha to be facing forward when you wear this necklace, facing you into the good luck and fortune that awaits! A Laughing Buddha is known as Hotei, which in Japanese mythology means, he is a monk deity who was one of the Seven Gods of Luck. It is a common belief that if you rub his large belly it will bring you good luck! This Budda representation is considered to bring energy, wealth, and joy and blessings anywhere it is placed. In Feng Shui It is usually placed facing the door to invite good luck into your space. Additional Details ------------------------------ Product description: Crafted of highly polished .925 Sterling Silver, this Laughing Buddha Hotei Good Luck pendant features a 3D highly detailed model of a traditional international good luck symbol, the Laughing Buddha. The Buddha is holding onto "wish rings" that are connected to both ends on the attached chain necklace. The Happy Buddha is centered which causes the Buddha to be facing forward when you wear this necklace, facing you into the good luck and fortune that awaits! A Laughing Buddha is known as Hotei, which in Japanese mythology means, he is a monk deity who was one of the Seven Gods of Luck. It is a common belief that if you rub his large belly it will bring you good luck! This Budda representation is considered to bring energy, wealth, and joy and blessings anywhere it is placed. In Feng Shui It is usually placed facing the door to invite good luck into your space.