Nepalese Dorje Sterling Silver Pendant

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Quantity
Item code LCP03
Metal / Material Sterling Silver
Weight 1.7 g
Dimensions 1 INCH HEIGHT x 0.7 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

The thunderbolt that holds the universe in balance, rendered in sterling silver small enough to rest in a closed palm. The dorje, known in Sanskrit as the vajra, is one of the most potent symbols in Himalayan Buddhist and Hindu cosmology. It represents indestructibility, clarity of mind, and the force that cuts through illusion. Nepalese silversmiths have been casting and hand-finishing dorje forms for centuries, working in a tradition that draws from both Newari metalwork and Tibetan ritual craft. This pendant follows that lineage faithfully. Cast in sterling silver and finished with a warm, slightly oxidised tone that settles into the ridges of the dorje's radiating prongs, it measures approximately 2.5 cm in height and 1.8 cm in width and weighs a gentle 1.7 grams. The central hub, flanked by symmetrical prongs that splay and curl at each end, is worked with quiet precision. A bail sits at the crown, ready for a chain. Wear it on a fine silver chain over a cream or ivory kurta for daily meditation practice, or layer it beneath a silk sari blouse on a day of significance, a puja, a festival, a quiet anniversary. The dorje speaks in both registers, the devotional and the simply beautiful. At free size with a compact silhouette, this pendant sits close to the collarbone without weight or fuss. Sterling silver at this gauge wears well through daily use and responds beautifully to a gentle polish when needed.

Details

  • Material: Sterling Silver
  • Dimensions: 1 INCH HEIGHT x 0.7 INCH WIDTH
  • Weight: 1.7 g
  • SKU: LCP03
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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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