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Coral and Turquoise Gau Motif Sterling Silver Pendant

Rs. 20,394.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDA250

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 33.0 g

Dimensions 1.75 inch Height x 1.4 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

A reliquary worn close to the heart, the Gau carries prayers the way silver carries light. This pendant draws from the Tibetan-Himalayan tradition of the Gau box, a devotional amulet historically fashioned to hold sacred texts, relics or mantras against the body. Rendered here in sterling silver, the form is compact and architectural: 1.75 inches (4.4 cm) tall and 1.4 inches (3.6 cm) wide, with a weight of 33 grams that settles with quiet authority at the chest. Coral and turquoise stones are set into the silver face, their warm terracotta and cool celadon balanced against the oxidised or burnished ground of the metal in a colour grammar that has belonged to high-altitude craft for centuries. The stones are not mere ornament; in both Tibetan and certain North Indian devotional traditions, coral and turquoise carry protective meaning, making their presence on a Gau entirely purposeful. Wear this pendant on a long silver chain over an ivory handloom kurta for an effortless cultural ease, or layer it against a raw-silk blouse at a winter wedding where it reads as considered heirloom dressing rather than costume. The free-size bail accommodates chains of varying gauges. Sterling silver requires occasional light polishing to maintain its lustre, and the stones benefit from being kept away from prolonged moisture. At 33 grams, the pendant hangs with presence without strain, a daily companion as much as a ceremonial one.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.75 inch Height x 1.4 inch Width
Weight: 33.0 g
SKU: LDA250

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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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