Lord Murugan Vel Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 2,781.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDE879
Metal / Material Sterling Silver
Weight 3.0 g
Dimensions 1 Inch Height x 0.3 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 need no words, only form. The vel, Murugan's sacred spear, is among the oldest devotional symbols in Tamil spiritual life, its slender, double-edged silhouette carrying centuries of Shaivite reverence from the hill shrines of the south to every corner of the diaspora. This pendant renders that form in sterling silver, working the metal into a clean, tapered vel with a surface that catches light with quiet authority. At roughly 2.5 cm tall and 0.75 cm wide, it is compact rather than ostentatious, the proportions chosen to honour the icon without overwhelming the wearer. Weighing just 3 grams, the piece sits close to the skin with almost imperceptible lightness. The bright silver finish speaks to a tradition of unadorned metalwork where devotion is expressed through precision of line rather than the embellishment of stones or enamel. For daily wear, thread it on a fine silver chain beneath the collar of a white cotton kurta during morning puja and let it remain through the working day. On Skanda Sashti or Thaipusam, pair it against the deep red of a traditional silk shirt for a gesture of faith that needs no further statement. The free-size bail accommodates most chains up to a medium gauge. Sterling silver at this weight is durable enough for consistent daily wear, developing a gentle patina over time that only deepens its character. A light polish with a soft cloth restores its original brightness when desired.

Details

  • Material: Sterling Silver
  • Dimensions: 1 Inch Height x 0.3 Inch Width
  • Weight: 3.0 g
  • SKU: LDE879
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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.
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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