Fan Pendant Mangalsutra Chain

Fan Pendant Mangalsutra Chain

A fanned pendant — two wings of white stones opening outward from a centre stone — on a black-bead chain. The shape is wide rather than long, so the pendant reads as substantial across the collarbone while staying almost flat against the skin. It is the design for a woman who wants her daily mangalsutra to be visible without being heavy.

What makes this piece work

• Width instead of drop. A pendant that spreads sideways gives presence without hanging forward — so it does not swing, flip over, or press through a blouse.
• Graded stones. The stones step down in size from the centre outward, which is what gives a flat pendant the illusion of depth.
• Neither traditional nor modern, exactly. The fan shape echoes temple jewellery without copying a motif, so it carries a silk saree and a shirt equally well.
• 18 inches. Collarbone length — where a wide pendant sits best, since lower down it loses its frame.

What to wear this with

Wide pendants need open necklines. This is at its best above a round or V-neck blouse, a boat-neck kurti, or a shirt with the top button open — anywhere the pendant has clear space to spread.

It works across cotton and silk sarees, kurtis, salwar suits and dresses, and the black-and-gold palette needs no matching, which is the practical advantage of every piece in this range.

Product details

• Short mangalsutra with fanned pendant
• Colour: black beads with gold-tone chain and white stones
• Length: 18 inches
• Design: black-bead chain with gold spacers and a wide fanned pendant set with graded white stones around a larger centre stone

Please note

This is premium imitation (fashion) jewellery. The white stones are decorative stones, not diamonds, and the gold tone is a finish rather than gold. This is a standard finish — not an anti-tarnish or specially coated piece.

Caring for it

• Put jewellery on last — after makeup, perfume and hairspray have fully dried — and take it off before bathing, exercise, swimming or sleeping.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, and use a soft dry brush around the stone settings.
• Keep away from perfume, deodorant, creams, water, hot water, detergent, household chemicals and prolonged sweat. Do not wash or soak it.
• Store flat in an airtight box, separately from heavier pieces — a wide pendant is the part most likely to be scratched by other jewellery.
• Worn daily, the finish will soften faster than on occasion jewellery. That is normal for any gold-tone chain in constant wear.

Frequently asked questions

Is a wide pendant comfortable for daily wear?
Yes, provided it is flat — which this is. Width adds visual presence without adding drop, so the pendant does not swing forward when you bend or turn face-down through the day. A narrow pendant that hangs low is usually the less comfortable of the two.

What neckline suits this best?
An open one — round neck, V-neck or boat neck. A wide pendant needs clear space on either side; against a high or closed neckline it loses the frame that makes the fan shape read.

What is a mangalsutra?
A mangalsutra is the necklace worn by married Hindu women, traditionally strung with black beads on a gold chain and tied during the wedding ceremony. In the South it is also called mangalyam, thaali or nalla pusalu, with regional differences in bead pattern and pendant.

What length mangalsutra should I choose?
Around 18 inches for daily wear — it sits at the collarbone, stays visible above a neckline and does not swing. Longer designs of 24 inches and above are traditionally kept for functions.

Is this jewellery anti-tarnish?
No. This is a standard gold-tone finish, not an anti-tarnish or specially coated piece. Wiping it dry after each wear and keeping it away from perfume and sweat is what extends the finish.

Are the white stones diamonds?
No. They are decorative white stones set to catch light. They are not diamonds and are not sold as such.

Do you offer Cash on Delivery, and how long does delivery take?
Yes, COD is available. Prepaid orders ship free; COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge. We dispatch generally within 2 working days, and delivery takes about 4–5 working days to metro cities and 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations from dispatch. We ship within India only.

Shipping, COD and returns

• Delivered across all serviceable Indian PIN codes. We ship within India only.
• Dispatch generally within 2 working days (next working day if you order on a non-working day).
• Delivery estimate from dispatch: 4–5 working days to metro cities, 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations.
• Free shipping on prepaid orders. COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge.
• Returns are accepted for products damaged in transit. Email clear photographs within 48 hours of delivery and we will arrange a replacement with the same or a similar product, subject to stock availability.