Naga Tribal Sterling Silver and Shell Pendant

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Item code LP46

Metal / Material Sterling Silver with Shell

Weight 19.0 g

Dimensions 1.5" x 2.2"

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

Worn by those who understand that the oldest symbols carry the longest memory. The Naga, the sacred serpent of Indian cosmology, coils and presides over this sterling silver pendant with quiet authority. Across the tribal traditions of Nagaland and the wider Naga cultural belt, the serpent is not ornament but invocation, a being of protection and elemental power rendered here in oxidised sterling silver whose darkened recesses give the motif its depth and musculature. Set into the body of the piece, shell inlay introduces a pale, luminous counterpoint to the metal, the organic warmth of the material recalling the riverine and forest world from which Naga adornment traditions draw their vocabulary. The pendant measures approximately 3.8 cm by 5.6 cm and weighs 19 grams, a presence you feel and notice without being burdened by it. Worn on a long silver chain over an ivory or undyed cotton kurta, it reads as studied and intentional. Against a dark silk blouse with a Chanderi sari, it anchors the neckline with an almost ceremonial gravity, suitable for cultural evenings or art world gatherings where provenance matters. The piece comes in free size, its bail accommodating chains of varying thickness with ease. Sterling silver with a deliberate oxidised finish develops its own patina over time and is best kept away from prolonged moisture. A soft cloth restores its surface readily. At 19 grams, it wears with confident substance daily.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver with Shell
Dimensions: 1.5" x 2.2"
Weight: 19.0 g
SKU: LP46

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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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