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 Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Peacock Temple Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Floral Rosette Temple Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Arch Temple Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Lakshmi Kemp Stone Temple Necklace Set with Jhumkas - Gold Bead Drops
Questions people ask about temple jewellery set
Do you sell temple jewellery chokers?
Not yet. These collars sit high on the neck but are not choker length, and the harams are long. Choker-length temple work is on the list, and this page will carry it when it exists rather than before.
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 a high gold-plated finish, and is lead and nickel free. 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.