{"product_id":"five-drop-mangalsutra-chain","title":"Five Drop Mangalsutra Chain","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFive Drop Mangalsutra Chain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive paisley drops set with white stones hang in a graduated row at the centre of a black-bead chain, the longest at the middle. The paisley — the mango motif that runs through South Indian jewellery from mango malas to kasu harams — is what places this design firmly in tradition, even at a weight light enough for a working day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this piece work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe mango motif, at everyday scale.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same paisley that appears on a heavy bridal mala, reduced to five small drops. Familiar and traditional without the weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraduated drops that move.\u003c\/strong\u003e The five pieces are hinged, so they swing slightly and catch light as you walk — the reason this photographs and reads as dressier than a flat pendant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks for festivals as well as weekdays.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most daily mangalsutras look plain beside a silk saree. This one does not, which means one piece covers both.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Collarbone length — the drops fall just below, where a saree blouse or a kurti neckline frames them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to wear this with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe five-drop centre sits best above an open or round neckline where it has room to fall. Pair it with \u003cstrong\u003eKanjivaram and other silk sarees for festivals and pooja\u003c\/strong\u003e, and with \u003cstrong\u003ecotton sarees, kurtis and salwar suits\u003c\/strong\u003e the rest of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs no matching earrings — the movement at the centre is the ornament. If you want to dress it up, small gold-tone studs or jhumkas will do more than anything larger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort mangalsutra with five graduated drops\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 five hinged paisley drops set with white stones, graduating to the longest at centre\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 on the drops.\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 so the drops do not tangle with other pieces or with each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHinged drops are the part that takes strain — lift the piece by the chain rather than the pendant when putting it on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the mango or paisley motif in South Indian jewellery?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mango — a teardrop or paisley shape, called \u003cem\u003emangai\u003c\/em\u003e in Tamil and seen in mango malas, kasu harams and temple jewellery — is one of the oldest motifs in South Indian design. It signifies abundance and fertility, which is why it recurs on bridal and married-women's jewellery in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear this mangalsutra every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is light and sits at 18 inches, so it stays comfortable through a full day. The one thing to note is that the five drops hang forward rather than lying flat, so under a close-fitting collar a flat-pendant design will be more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for festivals and pooja?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — this is the design in the range that carries a silk saree best, because the paisley motif and the movement of the drops read as traditional rather than minimal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat length mangalsutra is this, and where will it sit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e18 inches, which is short mangalsutra length. The chain sits at the collarbone and the drops fall just below it, above the neckline of most blouses and kurtis.\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":67613194223859,"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_24_58PM.png?v=1790846763","url":"https:\/\/auravifashions.com\/products\/five-drop-mangalsutra-chain","provider":"AURAVI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}