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Bal Gopal Makhan Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 7,725.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDF013

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 8.5 g

Dimensions 1.55 inch Height X 1.2 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

He arrived before butter jars and monsoon prayers, and he arrives again here, caught mid-reach in sterling silver. The pendant renders Bal Gopal in his most beloved incarnation: the infant Krishna, perpetually caught in the act of stealing makhan, the stolen cream lifted to his lips with that irresistible, unrepentant joy. Worked in sterling silver, the figure carries the warmth of a devotional tradition that runs from the painted walls of Nathdwara to the silver repoussé workshops of Rajasthan, where artisans press narrative life into metal with hammer and chisel. The surface reads in fine relief, the rounded form of the child balanced against the delicate modelling of the matki and the implicit tenderness of the pose. At one and a half inches tall and just over an inch wide (approximately 3.9 cm by 3 cm), weighing a precise 8.5 grams, the piece is neither miniature trinket nor theatrical statement. It is devotion at a wearable scale. Thread it on a fine sterling chain beneath a handloom cotton kurta for a quiet Janmashtami morning puja, or layer it against an ivory silk blouse for a festive lunch where faith and elegance share equal ground. The pendant suits a free-size bail and sits comfortably against the collarbone. Sterling silver rewards a light polish and daily wear without complaint, making this a piece as suited to Tuesday as to a temple visit.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.55 inch Height X 1.2 inch Width
Weight: 8.5 g
SKU: LDF013

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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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