A shankha, richly chased in a flower and intersecting-vine motif, the verisimilitude of which is astonishing, more so because of the frosted and rough-etched background that simulates an actual conch shell's surface markings.
The relief is low, in keeping with the carved designs on the real shells, and chhela so that the gold-on-gold patterning is clearly visible.
A generous loop allows the pendant to be worn with beads, tassels or chains , and the finish is of natural yellow guinea gold.
This isn't a stunning ornament, merely a very different and distinct one. It also ensures you can blow your own trumpet . . . er . . . conch without being loud and aggressive. In that, it's the perfect jewel in which to catch everyone's eye with the minimum possible gold and the least amount of fuss.
Try out these gems from the Thokai-Naksha Collection of The Gold Factory. They really are quite unique.
