Wear a traditional Kodava design with this necklace that has a 'Pathak' pendant which is the traditional "Thali" or mangalsutra worn by married women from Coorg in Karnataka. The Kodava pathak is an ornament worn by women that symbolizes their married status and is placed around the neck of a bride-to-be by her mother on the eve of her wedding.
The pendant has a traditional round shape surmounted with a stylized cobra hood, set with tiny rubies for the eyes and the image of goddess Lakshmi at the center.
The cobra hood is a fertility symbol. This pendant is hung on a Jomale or Jomaale a strand of grooved beads resembling the Indian gooseberry, strung on red cord also an essential part of a Kodavathi bride’s jewellery. This necklace is crafted in Sterling Silver (92.5%) using techniques used in ancient South Indian antique gold temple jewellery and gold dipped in 24 k gold.
Measurements: Length of necklace : 18 inches (tassle provided to adjust length);
Height of pendant (in center) : 2 inches; Width of pendant : 1.5 inch,
Gemstones used: kempu stone (also known as spinel or Zircon).
Made of: Pure Sterling Silver (92.5%)
For Oxidised Silver
* Store all pieces in airtight plastic covers (this prevents them from
being tarnished or becoming black.)
*Exposed to the atmosphere, all silver is prone to oxidation/ blackening and consequent tarnishing ; this does not in any way signify that the Silver is impure. Gentle rubbing with a silver cleaning cloth or soft cotton cloth will restore the original shine.
For Gold-dipped Silver
*Please note that gold-dipped or gold-plated/ rosegold plated silver
jewellery is meant for occasional use only, it cannot be used
everyday. Gold polish will fade with regular use and frequent exposure to air and water and will need re-plating/polishing.
* All Gold plated ; Rhodium plated ; Rose gold plated silver jewellery
has to be stored in an airtight plastic cover away from
moisture, water and sweat. Proper storage will ensure that the
gold-finish, rhodium or rose-gold plating stays for a long time.
*We gold-plate our jewellery with 24 carat gold which gives it a real gold look. We do not use lacquer or other harmful chemicals.
*Avoid wearing jewellery while cooking, household cleaning,
bathing or swimming .
*Repair and repolish if possible is a chargeable service .
*For further queries on repolishing or repair please see Jewellery Care.
Yes, we craft the finest Pure Handmade Silver Jewellery with Sterling Silver (where the purity is 92.5% and this is the maximum possible purity that can be attained while making silver ornaments). All our jewellery pieces are stamped with the 92.5 mark to attest to their purity. You also get a KO Gaurantee Card along with your order.
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