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Goddess Lakshmi on Lotus Temple Sterling Silver Pendant

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 4,944.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDE305

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 5.38 g

Dimensions 1.1 Inch Height x 0.55 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

She has been seated on the lotus since before memory, and here she is again, small enough to rest at the hollow of a throat. Cast in sterling silver and finished in a warm vintage patina, this pendant belongs to the living tradition of South Indian temple jewellery, where the deity is not merely depicted but made present. Goddess Lakshmi sits in her classical posture on a fully bloomed lotus, her form resolved with the kind of careful chasing that temple silversmiths have practised for generations, particularly along the Coromandel coast and in the ateliers of Nagercoil, where sacred iconography and the silversmith's hammer have long moved together. The vintage finish, gently oxidised into the recesses, gives each petal and fold of drapery its proper shadow and weight. At 5.38 grams, the piece carries a quiet substantiality. The standard size measures approximately 2.8 centimetres in height by 1.4 centimetres in width; the vintage variation sits slightly wider at 1.65 centimetres across. Wear it on a fine black thread over a silk kurta for a puja morning, or on a delicate gold-toned chain beneath the collar of a linen dress for a day of quiet intention. It moves between the devotional and the personal with ease. A free-size bail accommodates chains of varying thickness without fuss. The oxidised silver resists tarnish reasonably well and is straightforward to clean with a soft cloth, making it an undemanding piece for regular, faithful wear.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Colour: Vintage
Dimensions: 1.1 Inch Height x 0.55 Inch Width
Weight: 5.38 g
SKU: LDE305

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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.

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.

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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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