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Shukracharya Sterling Silver Pendant for Men and Women

Rs. 5,356.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDF454

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 6.0 g

Dimensions 1.15 inch Height

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

Shukracharya, guru of the asuras and regent of Venus, rendered in sterling silver at 1.15 inches (approximately 2.9 cm) of quiet, mythic authority. The pendant is cast and hand-finished in 925 sterling silver, a metal historically favoured for devotional iconography across North India for its cool lunar quality and its capacity to hold fine surface detail. Shukra Dev is depicted here in his classical form, seated and composed, the figure carrying the weight of Vedic cosmology in a silhouette small enough to rest against the sternum. The piece weighs exactly 6 grams, substantial enough to feel present without pulling at the chain. Sterling silver at this scale allows the craftsman to achieve the crisp line work that distinguishes a considered devotional piece from mass production. The finish reads as a matte-toned bright silver with modelled depth in the recessed details, the kind of subtle contrast that comes from careful hand-finishing rather than uniform machine polish. Worn on a fine sterling or oxidised silver chain, this pendant suits a cream Kanjivaram blouse worn for a Friday puja, Shukravaar being the day sacred to this deity. It pairs equally well with a simple white kurta on ordinary mornings, a quiet talisman that needs no occasion to justify it. Free-sized with a standard bail, it accepts most chains up to a moderate gauge. At 6 grams it sits flat and travels without fuss, an everyday devotional piece built for the long relationship between wearer and deity.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.15 inch Height
Weight: 6.0 g
SKU: LDF454

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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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