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Periyachi Amman Sterling Silver Goddess Pendant

Rs. 11,536.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDF047

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 12.7 g

Dimensions 1.7 inch Height X 1.15 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 guards the threshold between the seen and the unseen, and now she rests at your collarbone. Periyachi Amman is a fierce, protective form of Parvati venerated primarily in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities across the world, her iconography rooted in the ancient temple traditions of the deep South. This sterling silver pendant renders her with the fierce composure her mythology demands: a bold, frontal face, her attributes held with authority, cast and hand-finished to bring every detail of her visage into quiet relief. Sterling silver was the metal of choice for votive objects long before gold claimed precedence in devotional craft, and here it serves the same sacred purpose, its cool brightness lending the goddess an almost moonlit presence. The piece weighs 12.7 grams and measures approximately 4.3 cm in height and 2.9 cm in width, a substantial, wearable icon rather than a token. Wear her on a fine oxidised silver chain against a deep red Kanjivaram silk at a Tamil wedding or a festival puja, where her protective gaze feels most at home. She is equally arresting against the collar of a linen kurta for a quieter, everyday act of devotion. The free-size pendant suits all neck lengths depending on the chain chosen. The sterling silver finish requires only occasional gentle polishing to maintain its lustre. At this weight, it lies flat and secure, a piece made to be worn with conviction, not merely admired.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.7 inch Height X 1.15 inch Width
Weight: 12.7 g
SKU: LDF047

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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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