5 Gilded Folklore Pendants That Carry India's Story Around Your Neck
The right pendant doesn't just finish a look — it starts a conversation. It sits at the centre of everything, catches the light at exactly the right moment, and asks to be noticed without demanding it. The five pieces in this Gilded Folklore Demi Fine edit do all of that and more.
From ₹1,950 to ₹4,650, handcrafted in recycled metal with 18K gold plating, each one draws from a different vein of Indian artistic tradition — Art Deco geometry, Mughal miniature painting, courtly jade, moon symbolism, and sun-drenched folklore — and translates it into something you can wear every day or bring out for the occasions that deserve something extraordinary.
All five are marked No Restock. When they're gone, they're gone.
1. Noore Chand Pendant Necklace — ₹ (Check site for price)
Color: Gold | Material: Brass Alloy, 18K Gold Plating
Noore Chand — the Light of the Moon. The name alone tells you what this necklace is about: luminosity, grace, the quiet poetry of something that glows without heat.
From the Gilded Folklore Demi Fine collection, this pendant carries the same design philosophy as every other piece in this edit — jewellery born from renewal, handcrafted in recycled metal, finished with 18K gold plating, and shaped by artisans whose hands hold centuries of tradition. Whatever form the crescent or moon motif takes in this piece, it belongs to a long lineage of Indian lunar symbolism — spiritual, feminine, and endlessly beautiful.
Best worn with: White, ivory, silver-grey, or deep midnight blue. The moon motif works equally well with a simple kurta at daytime or as a focal point against a bare neckline in the evening.
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2. Gulistaan Pendant Necklace — ₹4,650
Color: Gold | Material: Brass Alloy, 18K Gold Plating | 62×9 cm | 46 gm
The Gulistaan — the Garden — is the most culturally rich piece in this edit, and at 46 grams the one that wears with the most presence.
At its heart is a hand-painted Mughal motif rendered on polished green jade, framed in radiant kundan detailing. The hand-painting technique connects this pendant directly to the miniature painting traditions of the Mughal courts — a craft of extraordinary precision and patience, where artists used single-hair brushes to paint figures, flowers, and narrative scenes on surfaces no larger than a palm. Here that tradition is distilled into a pendant you carry against your skin.
The kundan setting — one of India's oldest jewellery techniques, where uncut stones are set in pure gold foil — frames the painted jade with a luminosity that plays off the artwork beneath it. This is a piece that rewards close attention. The longer you look, the more you see.
At 62 cm in chain length and 46 grams, it sits long and substantial. This is not a pendant that sits at the collarbone — it rests lower, drawing the eye intentionally, announcing itself with confidence.
Best worn with: Plain outfits where the pendant is the entire statement — an ivory silk kurta, a simple black blouse, a plain cotton saree. Avoid anything too busy; Gulistaan does not share the stage.
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3. Kundan Verde Pendant Chain — ₹2,450
Color: Gold | Material: Brass Alloy, 18K Gold Plating | 43×4 cm | 21 gm
The Kundan Verde is the Art Deco piece in this collection — geometric, refined, and quietly stunning.
A vivid emerald-green stone is framed in a sleek Art Deco setting with delicate fusion kundan accents: the ancient Indian setting technique meeting a modernist visual language in one small, luminous piece. Handcrafted in recycled metal and plated in 18K gold, its petite silhouette at 21 grams offers what the description calls "quiet sophistication — luminous, sculptural, and timelessly elegant."
What makes the Kundan Verde distinctive is exactly this duality — the kundan technique carries the weight of tradition, while the Art Deco geometry speaks a completely contemporary language. The result is a pendant that looks as natural on a blazer at a business dinner as it does on a lehenga at a wedding. The vivid green stone ensures it never disappears against any backdrop.
At 43 cm chain length it sits at the collarbone — visible, considered, and refined.
Best worn with: Ivory, white, champagne, or black. Also spectacular against a deep forest green or rich burgundy where the stone echoes the outfit. Pairs beautifully with the Gau Noir Necklace for layering.
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4. Aqua Gleam Pendant Chain — ₹1,950
Color: Gold | Material: Brass Alloy, 18K Gold Plating | 46×4 cm
The Aqua Gleam is the most accessible and versatile piece in this edit — and at ₹1,950, the most effortlessly wearable.
A light sky-blue stone meets a refined Art Deco zirconia motif in a delicate balance of colour and geometry. Handcrafted in recycled metal and finished with 18K gold plating, this pendant carries a quiet luminosity that makes it feel like captured sky. The description says it best: "modern, airy, and effortlessly elegant. A subtle statement for everyday refinement."
This is the pendant for a woman who wants something beautiful, thoughtful, and consciously made that she can reach for every single day — whether paired with office wear, draped over a casual kurta, or worn as the only jewellery on a bare neckline. The aqua stone works with almost everything, and the Art Deco zirconia frame gives it a sparkle that rewards any quality of light.
At 46 cm it sits slightly longer than the Kundan Verde — a comfortable, flattering length for all necklines.
Best worn with: White, chambray blue, sage green, grey, or navy. Also lovely layered with the Kundan Verde for a complementary aqua-and-emerald pairing.
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5. Amber Pine Pendant — ₹1,950
Color: Gold | Material: Brass Alloy, 18K Gold Plating | 45×7 cm | 17 gm
The Amber Pine is the most playful and personal piece in this edit — and the one that will make people smile when they look closely.
A single round amber stone glows with warm, sunlit warmth. Paired with an oxidised silver pineapple charm — a symbol of hospitality, warmth, and tropical abundance — it creates what the description calls "a charming fusion piece — delicate, modern, and effortlessly expressive." At just 17 grams it is the lightest pendant in this collection, sitting at 45 cm with a delicacy that matches its spirit.
The Amber Pine is for a woman who knows that luxury doesn't always have to be serious. Sometimes the most meaningful jewellery is the piece that carries a private joy — a charm that means something to you, a warmth that shows in the way you wear it. The oxidised silver pineapple against the amber stone is a combination that is wholly unexpected and entirely charming.
Best worn with: Cream, terracotta, warm yellow, olive, or any earthy palette that picks up the amber tone. Also works as a deliberate pop of warmth against a monochrome navy or white outfit. Pairs beautifully with a simple stud and nothing else.
The Craft Behind All Five
Every pendant in this edit is from the Gilded Folklore Demi Fine collection. Jewellery born from renewal — recycled brass and mixed metals, reshaped by skilled artisans into adornments where heritage and contemporary design meet. Stones are handpicked, responsibly sourced, and often repurposed. Each piece is plated in 18K gold. Each is made to order exclusively for you.
The slight variations between pieces are not imperfections. They are the hallmarks of true craftsmanship — evidence of a human hand, not a machine. Exclusive editions, crafted once, never recreated.
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