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Carnelian Sterling Silver Vintage Brooch

Rs. 4,635.00 incl. of GST

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Item code LDA684

Metal / Material Sterling Silver

Weight 7.5 g

Dimensions 1.75 inch Height x 0.5 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

There are pieces that carry the quiet authority of another era, and this brooch is one of them. Worked in sterling silver and shaped into a slender vertical form, the brooch measures 4.4 cm in height and just 1.3 cm across, a proportion that gives it the composed elegance of Victorian and Edwardian silversmiths' work rather than anything loud or decorative. At its heart sits a carnelian, that ancient stone of warm amber-red beloved across Mughal jewellery traditions and the silverwork of Rajasthan and the Deccan, here set in a close bezel that allows the silver to frame the stone without competing with it. The finish reads as antiqued, in keeping with the vintage character the title announces, lending the surface a gentle depth that new-polished silver could never achieve. At 7.5 grams, the piece has perceptible weight without heaviness. Pin this to the lapel of a raw silk kurta in ivory or stone for a literary festival or a gallery opening. It works equally well fastened to the neckline of a fine wool shawl on a cool winter evening, where the carnelian's warmth reads beautifully against neutral weaves. The standard brooch pin at the reverse makes fastening simple and secure on most fabrics. Free-sized by nature, it asks nothing of the wearer except a surface worth adorning. A considered, lasting choice for those who prefer their ornament to speak in measured tones.

Details

Material: Sterling Silver
Dimensions: 1.75 inch Height x 0.5 inch Width
Weight: 7.5 g
SKU: LDA684

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Frequently asked

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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