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Goddess Lakshmi and Peacock Sterling Silver Temple Pendant

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 23,484.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JWN73

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 38.0 g

Dimensions 3.1 inch Height
2.5 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 take the form of silver. This pendant belongs to the devotional grammar of South Indian temple jewellery, a tradition refined over centuries in the ateliers of Nagercoil and the temple towns of Tamil Nadu. Goddess Lakshmi stands at its centre, framed by a pair of peacocks whose tail feathers spread outward in a symmetrical arc, a motif that invokes both sovereignty and abundance. The entire composition is realised in sterling silver, worked by hand to a finish that carries the warm, slightly antiqued luminosity characteristic of traditional temple craft. At roughly 3.1 inches in height (approximately 7.9 cm) and 2.5 inches in width (approximately 6.4 cm), the pendant has genuine presence without becoming unwearable; its 38 grams feel substantial and grounded against the body, a quality that mass-produced pieces rarely achieve. Wear it over a deep-necked Kanjivaram or a cotton Chettinad blouse for a festival morning, or let it anchor a cream linen kurta for a cultural evening where simplicity and intention matter equally. A broad antique silver chain or a thick twisted cord would do it justice; fine gold chains are best left aside here. The piece is offered as pictured, in a single free size. Sterling silver of this gauge wears well over time and responds readily to a soft cloth. The scale and weight make it a pendant meant to be noticed, and remembered.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 3.1 inch Height
2.5 inch Width
Weight: 38.0 g
SKU: JWN73

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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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