{"product_id":"heart-wings-mangalsutra","title":"Heart Wings Mangalsutra","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeart Wings Mangalsutra\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA short mangalsutra on a fine gold-tone chain strung with black beads and small gold beads, centred on a white-stone heart held between two outstretched wings with a tiny crown above. Traditional in its bones, contemporary in its motif — made for the woman who wears her mangalsutra every day rather than only on occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this piece work\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA modern pendant, a traditional chain.\u003c\/strong\u003e The black beads and gold spacers are exactly as they should be. Only the pendant is contemporary — which is what lets a daily mangalsutra feel like your own rather than inherited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall enough to disappear.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pendant sits flat and close, so it slips under a collar or a dupatta without catching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack beads spaced, not solid.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pairs of black beads alternate with gold along the chain, so it reads lighter than a continuous black-bead strand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18 inches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Short mangalsutra length — sits at the collarbone rather than falling to the chest, which is why it works under office clothes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to wear this with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA daily mangalsutra has to work with everything you actually wear, not just what you wear to functions. At this length and scale it sits comfortably with \u003cstrong\u003ecotton and Chanderi sarees, kurtis, salwar suits, shirts and dresses\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-gold palette carries no colour to clash with, so it needs no thought in the morning — which is the entire point of a piece worn every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort mangalsutra with 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: fine chain with paired black beads and gold spacers, winged heart pendant set with white stones and a small crown\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 — so the care steps below genuinely matter, particularly on a piece worn daily.\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 at the end of each day, 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 in an airtight box, laid flat and separately from heavier pieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA daily-wear piece meets more sweat and friction than an occasion piece, so the finish will soften faster. That is normal for any gold-tone chain worn every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\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. The black beads are believed to protect the marriage, and the piece is tied during the wedding ceremony. Styles vary widely across India — in the South it is often called mangalyam, thaali or nalla pusalu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I wear a mangalsutra every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMost women do, which is why length and weight matter more than ornament. A short 18-inch chain with a small flat pendant sits under a collar, does not catch on clothing and stays comfortable through a full day — unlike a long or heavy design meant for occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat length mangalsutra should I choose for daily wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 18 inches. It sits at the collarbone, stays visible above a saree pallu or a kurti neckline, and does not swing forward when you bend. Longer designs of 24 inches and above are traditionally worn for functions and tucked away otherwise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable for office wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The pendant is small and flat, and the chain is fine, so it sits neatly under formal clothing without looking like occasion jewellery.\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. On a piece worn daily the finish will soften faster than on occasion jewellery. Wiping it dry each evening and keeping it away from perfume and sweat is what extends it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the white stones diamonds?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. They are decorative white stones, cut and set to catch light. They are not diamonds and are not sold as such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a good anniversary gift?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is among the easier choices. A daily mangalsutra needs no sizing, the black-and-gold palette suits any wardrobe, and a lighter modern design is usually welcome for a woman who finds her wedding mangalsutra too heavy for everyday wear.\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":67612124741875,"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_32_43PM.png?v=1790846430","url":"https:\/\/auravifashions.com\/products\/heart-wings-mangalsutra","provider":"AURAVI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}