In spite of its sojourn into Mars and its capitalization of high- tech Cyber Space; India is deeply influenced by thousands of years of spiritual consciousness encapsulated in the hundreds of Gods and Goddess of its religion.
These religious idols are just representations of various energies which are part of the ONE SUPREME ENERGY-GOD; required to live a meaningful human life.
The iconography of this school of thought is everywhere in India. Be they personal alters in the home, or public Temples, or walls of business establishments, even in account books of enterprises.
Jewellery obviously too had been cloaked in this belief. The favourite God Icon for most people in India is Goddess Laxmi; the Power of Prosperity and Success.
The Laxmi Haar is not confined to any particular region of India. It is found all over the country crafted and designed according to the specifics of the region.
This magnificent necklace of Laxmi is owned by a woman of great wealth for it is an awesome piece of jewellery par-excellence!
Usually the Laxmi Haar is designed as a huge central pendant of the goddess astride a blooming Lotus throne encrusted with precious gems of the finest quality. This element of the necklace is painstakingly crafted with attention to the smallest detail. It is like wearing a temple in the centre of the necklace.
The Icon of Laxmi is made of solid gold. Her crown is encrusted with small sparkling diamonds. Her garments are studded with multicoloured jewels; a mix of rubies, emeralds, sapphires and diamonds. Her eyes are of the tiniest corrals to denote a fiery piercing glance of prosperity! She is resplendent with jewellery of the finest and choicest of gems.
The full bloom lotus, the throne on which Laxmi sits; sparkles with pink and red rubies. The base leaves of the lotus are studded with deep green emeralds.
The craftsmanship of this central pendant is detailed in micro-mini sculpts and gems. Attention to detail and finery of the craftsmanship of this opulent Necklace decides its value.
On either sides of this central pendant are series of smaller Laxmi iconic pendants designed on identical lines but more austere than the massive temple centrepiece. Completing the necklace are outlines of sparkling diamonds around each and every pendant, with pristine white precious pearls dangling at the edges.
Laxmi being synonymous with GOLD it is mandatory that the necklace shows more of the gold element while being masterfully bejewelled with precious gems.
This gorgeous and opulent Laxmi Haar is not only the desirable possession of a woman but also that of a man because when worn by his wife it showcases his prosperous status in Indian society!
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