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Amethyst and Lapis Lazuli Gau Box Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 6,180.00 incl. of GST

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Quantity

Item code LBW21

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Colour / Finish Amethyst

Weight 10.0 g

Dimensions 1.7 inch Height
0.4 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 prayers that travel quietly, worn close to the skin. The Gau, a traditional Tibetan-Nepali reliquary box, has long been a vessel for devotion, its rectangular face designed to hold a sacred image or mantra within. This sterling silver pendant honours that form without diluting it: a slender, upright box, just 1.7 inches (approximately 4.3 cm) tall and 0.4 inches (approximately 1 cm) wide, its surface finished in oxidised silver that draws out every engraved detail and gives the metal a softly aged character. The centrepiece is a single cabochon stone, available in amethyst or lapis lazuli. The amethyst brings a cool violet depth; the lapis, with its night-sky intensity, recalls the pigments that once travelled the ancient trade routes. The silver surround frames each stone simply, letting the material carry the weight of meaning. At 10 grams, the piece sits with quiet authority. Wear it on a long silver chain over a handloom cotton kurta for an everyday steadiness that needs no occasion; or let it rest against a raw-silk blouse at a festive gathering, where its restrained geometry reads as considered rather than decorative. The pendant is free size, designed to suit any chain gauge a wearer already owns. The oxidised finish requires only the lightest care to maintain its depth, and the piece transitions easily from morning to evening without adjustment or afterthought.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Colour: Amethyst
Dimensions: 1.7 inch Height
0.4 inch Width
Weight: 10.0 g
SKU: LBW21

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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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