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Goddess Khodiyar Meenakari Sterling Silver Pendant

in the meenakari tradition,

Rs. 8,137.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code LDE766

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 9.0 g

Dimensions 1.55 Inch Height x 1 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 rides the crocodile, sovereign and serene, rendered now in the quiet fire of Meenakari enamel on sterling silver. Khodiyar Mata, revered folk goddess of Gujarat and Rajasthan, appears here in a portrait of devoted craft. The pendant, worked in sterling silver, carries her image in layered Meenakari enamel, a technique where powdered glass colours are fused into engraved silver recesses to build depth, luminosity and permanence. The tradition traces its finest lineage through the workshops of Jaipur and Bikaner, where karigars learn to coax reds, turquoises and ivories into devotional scenes with a precision that no printing or casting can replicate. At 1.55 inches height by 1 inch width (approximately 3.9 cm by 2.5 cm) and weighing a composed 9 grams, the pendant carries genuine presence without heaviness. The silver ground is polished to a warm brightness that honours the enamel palette without competing with it. Worn on a fine silver chain over a deep-toned Gujarati bandhani blouse, this pendant reads as both prayer and adornment. It suits equally the quiet register of a cotton kurta on an auspicious weekday, where faith and daily life meet without ceremony. Sterling silver is inherently light against the skin, and at 9 grams this piece sits comfortably throughout a long day. The enamel surface, when kept away from perfume and moisture, retains its colour across years of wear. Supplied at a free size, it pairs with any chain of standard bail width.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.55 Inch Height x 1 Inch Width
Weight: 9.0 g
SKU: LDE766

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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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