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Sterling Silver Goddess Lakshmi Kumkum Box with Purple Stone Accents

in the temple tradition,

Rs. 50,985.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1708

Metal / Material sterling silver

Weight 66.0 g

Dimensions 1.7" Height x 1.4" Width x 1.4" Length

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

Devotion, distilled into silver and set with the quiet glow of amethystine stone. Rendered in superfine sterling silver by hands schooled in the South Indian temple tradition, this kumkum box pendant carries a relief of Goddess Lakshmi at its centre, her form worked with the fine line and frontal dignity that Nagercoil and the broader Thanjavur corridor have long made their own. The box itself, measuring approximately 4.3 cm in height and 3.6 cm in width and length, is a functional sanctum: the hinged lid opens to hold kumkum, sindoor or sacred ash, making the jewellery an object of daily ritual as much as adornment. Purple stone accents, cool against the burnished silver, frame the goddess with a restrained, almost architectural precision. At 66 grams, the weight carries the seriousness of solid sterling, not hollow work. Wear it against the ivory silk of a Kanjivaram or a deep-hued Chanderi for a wedding mehendi or a Lakshmi Puja gathering. On quieter days, it settles equally well over a fine cotton kurta, the silver reading as heirloom rather than occasion piece. The free-size bail fits most chain widths, and sterling silver of this purity responds well to a soft cloth and occasional silver polish. The hinged closure is snug enough for daily carry, meaning the box keeps its contents secure through movement without demanding ceremony.

Details

Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: 1.7" Height x 1.4" Width x 1.4" Length
Weight: 66.0 g
SKU: JA1708

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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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