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Bal Gopal Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 7,416.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDF017

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 8.1 g

Dimensions 1.6 inch Height X 1 inch 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 too tender for gold alone, and silver has always understood this. Bal Gopal, the butter-stealing child of Vrindavan, has been a subject of Indian sacred silverwork for centuries, rendered with the same reverence whether in the Nagercoil temple tradition of Tamil Nadu or the devotional silver ateliers of Bengal. This pendant captures the infant Krishna in sterling silver, a metal chosen precisely for its cool luminosity and its long association with devotional objects across the subcontinent. At 1.6 inches in height by 1 inch in width (approximately 4 cm by 2.5 cm) and weighing 8.1 grams, the piece sits close to the heart without weight or drama. The form is hand-finished, the silver carrying the quiet texture of worked metal rather than a machine polish, which allows the figure's contours to catch light naturally and with warmth. Wear this pendant on a fine silver chain against a white or ivory cotton kurta on a festival morning, the devotional motif reading beautifully against undyed cloth. For a more considered evening look, layer it over a deep navy silk blouse, letting the sterling silver speak through the contrast. Free-sized and designed for daily wear, the pendant's 8.1-gram weight means it will not pull or strain through long hours. Sterling silver patinas gracefully with time and responds well to a soft cloth, making this a piece that deepens in character the longer it is worn.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.6 inch Height X 1 inch Width
Weight: 8.1 g
SKU: LDF017

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Frequently asked

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.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

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.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

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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