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Antique Finish Lord Ayyappa Sterling Silver Pendant

in the antique tradition,

Rs. 10,094.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1698

Metal / Material sterling silver

Weight 13.0 g

Dimensions 1.2 Inches Height X 0.8 Inches Width

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

There are devotions that do not announce themselves; they simply rest, quiet and certain, close to the heart. This pendant renders Lord Ayyappa Swamy in sterling silver, worked to an antique finish that recalls the darkened, hand-rubbed surfaces of South Indian temple silversmithing. Ayyappa, the celibate deity of Sabarimala, appears here in his familiar seated posture, composed and meditative, the details of his crown and garments etched with the precision that Nagercoil and the broader Tamil silversmithing tradition have long made their own. The antique oxidisation is not a shortcut but a deliberate choice: it deepens every incised line, giving the figure shadow and volume that bright-polished silver cannot achieve. At 1.2 inches in height by 0.8 inches in width (approximately 3 cm by 2 cm) and a substantial 13 grams of sterling silver, the pendant has a reassuring physical presence without ever becoming heavy or ostentatious. For the Mandala season, wear it on a simple black cord against a plain white veshti set, letting the darkened silver carry all the devotional weight. On ordinary days, it sits with equal grace on a thin sterling chain beneath the collar of a linen kurta, a private dedication that needs no audience. The free-size pendant suits any chain gauge and requires no resizing. The oxidised finish is stable for daily wear; a soft cloth brings back its quiet lustre whenever needed.

Details

Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: 1.2 Inches Height X 0.8 Inches Width
Weight: 13.0 g
SKU: JA1698

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Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

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Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

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We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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