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Turquoise and Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

Rs. 5,665.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1771

Metal / Material sterling silver

Weight 8.0 g

Dimensions 1.95 Inches Height X 0.70 Inches 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 is something quietly sacred about a cross rendered in silver and stone. The cross has been worn as an amulet of faith across South Asian Christian communities, from the silver-working parishes of Nagercoil in Tamil Nadu to the colonial-era jewellers of Bengal, and this pendant carries that quiet devotion into contemporary wear. Cast in sterling silver, the form is slender and architectural, measuring nearly five centimetres tall and just under two centimetres wide (4.95 cm height by 1.78 cm width), with a weight of eight grams that gives it honest, reassuring substance. Set at its centre is a piece of turquoise, a stone long prized across Indian jewellery traditions for its chalky blue-green opacity and its association with protection. The silver itself carries a brushed or oxidised finish that gives the metal warmth and age, allowing the turquoise to read as a calm accent rather than an ornament competing for attention. Wear it on a fine sterling chain against a white Chanderi kurta for a Sunday service or a quiet family gathering. It is equally at home over a linen shirt or a navy blazer, a piece that crosses the boundary between devotional and everyday with ease. At free size and just eight grams, the pendant sits comfortably at the collarbone or sternum depending on chain length. Sterling silver is durable enough for daily wear; a gentle polish with a dry cloth will maintain its quiet lustre across years of use.

Details

Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: 1.95 Inches Height X 0.70 Inches Width
Weight: 8.0 g
SKU: JA1771

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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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