Tibetan Gau Amulet Sterling Silver Coral Inlay Pendant

Rs. 18,540.00 incl. of GST

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Quantity
Item code JND05
Metal / Material Sterling Silver
Weight 30.0 g
Dimensions 1.7" Height
1.4" 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

There are prayers that travel not on words, but on silver. This Tibetan Gau amulet pendant is worked in sterling silver, its face shaped into the rectangular reliquary form that Himalayan craftsmen have carried across centuries. Repoussé work rises from the surface in measured relief, the gold-tone finish warming the silver beneath it and drawing out the sacred geometric patterning around the central cavity. Set into that frame is coral inlay, its deep terracotta warmth held against the metal in the manner of traditional Tibetan devotional objects, where stone and setting are understood to carry intention as much as ornament. The Gau, historically worn as a portable shrine close to the body, retains that quiet gravity here. At 1.7 inches (approximately 4.3 cm) in height and 1.4 inches (approximately 3.6 cm) in width, it sits with presence rather than weight, the full piece measuring 30 grams in sterling silver. Wear this pendant on a long oxidised silver chain over a handwoven Benarasi kurta for a festive evening, or layered against a cream linen shirt for a considered, everyday statement where heritage reads without effort. The free-size bail accommodates most chains and cords. The repoussé relief is finished to resist daily wear gracefully, and the sterling silver, being a genuine hallmarked metal, will develop a natural patina over time, deepening rather than diminishing its character.

Details

  • Material: Sterling Silver
  • Dimensions: 1.7" Height
    1.4" Width
  • Weight: 30.0 g
  • SKU: JND05
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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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