Raj Polki Pendant

The Raj Polki Pendant is a two-strand pearl mala with a large round pendant in the centre. The pendant has a pear-shaped emerald in the middle, with polki stones and zircons arranged around it like a fan. A fringe of white pearls and emerald bead clusters hangs below. It ties at the back with a dori and tassel.

The mala is two strands of round white pearls of even size. The pendant is a round, fan-like medallion with a white rhodium face and gold showing at the back and edges. At its centre is a pear-cut emerald in prong setting with a small zircon halo. Around it, pear and round polki stones in closed settings are arranged in layers, with lines of small zircons between them. A pointed crown of polki and zircons sits at the top of the pendant. Along the bottom hang seven white pearl drops, with small clusters of emerald beads between them. The pendant is large, about the size of a palm, and sits in the middle of the chest. At the back there is a gold dori with a tassel of white, ruby and emerald beads. It is a single necklace.

Green and white suit a mehndi, a nikkah or an evening walima, especially with emerald, white, ivory, peach or gold outfits in silk or velvet. It is also a good choice for the bride's sisters or mother at the barat. Polki or emerald drop earrings finish the look.

The pendant is made in 925 sterling silver and plated in two tones. The emerald, polki stones and zircons are each set by hand, and the pearl drops and emerald beads are wired on individually. The pearl strands and dori are hand strung and finished with a hand polish.

Keep the pearls and emerald beads away from water, perfume and creams. Wipe the pendant with a soft dry cloth, and do not rub the plated edges hard. Store it flat in a box with the dori loose. Hold the pendant, not the strands, when you take it off.