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Goddess Lakshmi Temple Brass Silver Lacquer Brooch

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 5,047.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code JA0727

Metal / Material Brass Silver Alloy

Weight 32.0 g

Dimensions 2 Inches Height X 1.2 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

She has been worshipped in gold for millennia; here she arrives in brass and lacquer, small enough to pin above the heart. Rooted in the temple jewellery tradition of South India, this brooch presents Goddess Lakshmi in high-relief embossing, her form pressed and chased into a brass silver alloy that carries the weight and warmth of an heirloom without requiring one. The silhouette is devotional and architectural: upright, symmetrical, framed by the kind of border detailing that recalls the votive plaques hung in Nagercoil and Thanjavur shrines for centuries. A lacquer finish settles into the recesses of the embossing, deepening the contrast between the raised goddess figure and the ground behind her, lending the piece an antique richness that no simple polish could achieve. At 32 grams, the brass alloy gives the brooch genuine presence without burdening lighter fabrics. Wear it pinned at the neckline of a cream Chanderi sari for a Diwali puja gathering, where its devotional character reads as both personal and celebratory. It works equally well on the lapel of a raw-silk kurta worn to a wedding reception, anchoring an otherwise unfussy silhouette with sacred intention. Measuring 2 inches in height by 1.2 inches in width (approximately 5 cm by 3 cm), the brooch is a free-size piece fitted with a standard pin fastening at the reverse. The lacquer surface requires no special care beyond a soft, dry cloth, making it a practical choice for regular wear.

Details

Material: Brass Silver Alloy
Dimensions: 2 Inches Height X 1.2 Inches Width
Weight: 32.0 g
SKU: JA0727

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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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