layered necklaces for women -heart-shaped necklaces for women -The Vijeta Silver Pathak Jomaale Necklace

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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.

Product Details

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%)