Lakshmi, the Indian goddess of wealth and abundance in her omnipresent form is the abode of all auspiciousness, beauty, and luxury. It is the popularity and pervasiveness of the great goddess that inspired the artists in different regions to fashion beautiful necklaces, with her image in the pendant, known collectively as “Lakshmi Haar”.
A Lakshmi Haar for a long time was an intrinsic part of the jewelry box of an Indian woman, passed from mother to daughter as a family heirloom and totem that held the powers of fecundity and plenty. Drawing from the unfading tradition of Devi gracing magnificent necklaces, this one-of-a-kind sterling silver necklace from Exotic India Art is not just a stunning and contemporary fashion statement, but a powerful amulet for the wearer.
The gorgeous chain of this sterling silver goddess Lakshmi necklace constitutes delicate tiny hoops and coin-shaped beads adorned with the motif of a lotus flower- a symbol of a new beginning, fertility, beauty, and pure wisdom in Hinduism. The central medallion of the goddess Lakshmi's sterling silver necklace is graced by Devi herself, in her splendid Gajalakshmi (Gaja-elephant) form, which is materialized by the use of repousse and chasing.
The technique of repousse requires punching and hammering the metal sheet from behind to give rise to an image, and chasing or embossing consists of applying pressure from the front. A combination of both these methods, alongside carving and polishing to give the final touches, done with immense patience, hand-eye coordination, and artistic mastery is what helps in designing a matchless artwork, like this sterling silver goddess Lakshmi necklace.
Devi appears in her four-armed form, with lotuses in her hands and gold coins raining from her hand raised in the gesture of fearlessness. Three delicate chains and a series of ghungroos (miniature bells) underline the image of Devi Lakshmi on the medallion. The necklace comes with easy to fasten hook, making your task of donning this stunning pick from a treasure of Indian ornaments, an easy one.
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