Lakshmi Temple Jewellery Collar Sets
These are the short temple collars: cast in one piece, worn high at the neck, and heavy with relief work rather than beads. The mango link, the peacock plume, the floral rosette and the arch panel are four different ways of arranging the same Lakshmi centrepiece.
The collar is what makes a set read as temple jewellery rather than as a necklace. It sits flush over a silk blouse and does not compete with the neckline. Length adjusts on a back tie-cord, so one size genuinely fits.
Lakshmi Mango Temple Haar Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Peacock Temple Haar Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Floral Rosette Temple Haar Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Arch Temple Haar Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Kemp Stone Temple Haar Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Questions about Lakshmi Temple Jewellery Collar Sets
Do you sell temple jewellery chokers?
Yes. The chokers sit higher and closer than these collars, right at the base of the throat, and are sold on their own rather than as a set. They are on the Temple Chokers page, and one worn above a long haram is the traditional two-tier South Indian look.
How is temple jewellery different from a Kundan set?
Temple work is about cast metal: the motif is raised so it holds a shadow. Kundan is about stones held in a bed of gold-coloured metal. Both are traditional; they simply come from different parts of the country and photograph quite differently.
Is it heavy to wear for a whole function?
The collars run around 90-100 grams, which is real presence without being punishing. The flat-link designs sit flush against the skin rather than standing away, which is the difference that shows after six hours.
What is this jewellery made of?
Every piece is Zamak alloy with an antique gold-plated finish. It is imitation jewellery, not solid gold, which is exactly why a bridal-scale set costs a few hundred rupees instead of a few lakh.
How do I keep the gold plating from fading?
Put the jewellery on last, after perfume and hairspray, and take it off first. Wipe it with a dry cloth after wearing and store it in the pouch it arrived in, away from damp. Treated that way the plating holds its colour for years of occasion wear.