{"product_id":"fan-pendant-mangalsutra-chain","title":"Fan Pendant Mangalsutra Chain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFan Pendant Mangalsutra Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this piece work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth instead of drop.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pendant that spreads sideways gives presence without hanging forward — so it does not swing, flip over, or press through a blouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded stones.\u003c\/strong\u003e The stones step down in size from the centre outward, which is what gives a flat pendant the illusion of depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeither traditional nor modern, exactly.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fan shape echoes temple jewellery without copying a motif, so it carries a silk saree and a shirt equally well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collarbone length — where a wide pendant sits best, since lower down it loses its frame.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to wear this with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWide pendants need open necklines. This is at its best above a \u003cstrong\u003eround or V-neck blouse, a boat-neck kurti, or a shirt with the top button open\u003c\/strong\u003e — anywhere the pendant has clear space to spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works across \u003cstrong\u003ecotton and silk sarees, kurtis, salwar suits and dresses\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the black-and-gold palette needs no matching, which is the practical advantage of every piece in this range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort mangalsutra with fanned pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: black beads with gold-tone chain and white stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: 18 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: black-bead chain with gold spacers and a wide fanned pendant set with graded white stones around a larger centre stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlease note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut jewellery on last — after makeup, perfume and hairspray have fully dried — and take it off before bathing, exercise, swimming or sleeping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, and use a soft dry brush around the stone settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from perfume, deodorant, creams, water, hot water, detergent, household chemicals and prolonged sweat. Do not wash or soak it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore flat in an airtight box, separately from heavier pieces — a wide pendant is the part most likely to be scratched by other jewellery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn daily, the finish will soften faster than on occasion jewellery. That is normal for any gold-tone chain in constant wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a wide pendant comfortable for daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat neckline suits this best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a mangalsutra?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat length mangalsutra should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this jewellery anti-tarnish?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the white stones diamonds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are decorative white stones set to catch light. They are not diamonds and are not sold as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer Cash on Delivery, and how long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping, COD and returns\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivered across all serviceable Indian PIN codes. We ship within India only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatch generally within 2 working days (next working day if you order on a non-working day).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivery estimate from dispatch: 4–5 working days to metro cities, 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree shipping on prepaid orders. COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturns 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pawan","offers":[{"title":"18 inches","offer_id":67613197664499,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/2056\/3699\/files\/ChatGPTImageSep30_2026_10_37_23PM.png?v=1790846957","url":"https:\/\/auravifashions.com\/products\/fan-pendant-mangalsutra-chain","provider":"AURAVI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}