Kāliṅgaśilā | Watermelon Tourmaline Oval Pendant in 925 Silver Plated
Kāliṅgaśilā | Watermelon Tourmaline Oval Pendant in 925 Silver Plated
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Kāliṅgaśilā | कालिङ्गशिला
Kāliṅga (कालिङ्ग) — watermelon | Śilā (शिला) — stone / rock | Pronounced: kaa-LIN-ga-shi-laa
A handcrafted brass-alloy demi-fine collector’s pendant — a single oval watermelon tourmaline slice, bicolour magenta-pink and olive-green, bezel-set in a slim 925 Silver Plated frame with a hand-hammered bail — in 925 Silver Plated.
The Design
Kāliṅgaśilā — meaning “Watermelon Stone” — is built around a single irreplaceable stone. Each watermelon tourmaline slice is a natural cross-section of a tourmaline crystal, revealing its interior growth rings: a core of deep magenta-pink dissolving outward into olive-green at the edges, with internal veils and inclusions that catch light differently at every angle. No two slices are ever alike — the colour boundary shifts, the inclusions move, the transparency varies. The stone is the pendant.
The setting is deliberately minimal: a slim continuous bezel that traces the oval perimeter, holding the stone flush and flat so the full face is unobscured. The bail above is hand-hammered, its surface catching light with a quiet, beaten texture that echoes the organic character of the stone without competing with it. Worn on a delicate chain, Kāliṅgaśilā sits at the sternum — a single point of extraordinary colour, quietly commanding against any neckline.
Craft & Material
Handcrafted entirely in India by highly skilled karigars, Kāliṅgaśilā is made in high-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly — and finished in your choice of 925 Silver Plated, 22k Gold Plated, Rose Gold Plated, or Black Rhodium Plated. Each plated finish is sealed with a protective e-coating for tarnish and wear resistance. Each tourmaline slice is individually selected, cut, and bezel-set; the bail is hand-hammered. No two pendants are mechanically identical — natural variation in stone colour zoning, inclusion pattern, and transparency is inherent to watermelon tourmaline and is not a defect.
Why It Sells
Watermelon tourmaline is one of the most commercially sought bicolour stones in the global demi-fine and collector jewellery market — its magenta-to-green zoning is instantly recognisable and drives strong buyer desire across fashion, wellness, and crystal jewellery categories. The slice format exposes the full interior growth ring cross-section of the crystal, making it a stone presentation that cannot be replicated in a standard cabochon or faceted cut. Each pendant being a unique, one-of-a-kind stone object is a powerful sales message for both retail and wholesale. The minimal bezel and hand-hammered bail allow the stone to carry the full visual weight without distraction. Four finish options allow a single design to serve multiple consumer segments and price points. The 925 Silver Plated finish delivers a clean, contemporary luxury character that complements the bicolour tourmaline at a competitive wholesale price.
Craft & Construction
- Base Metal: High-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly
- Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by skilled karigars in India; slim continuous bezel setting, hand-hammered bail
- Primary Stone: Watermelon Tourmaline — oval slice, bicolour (magenta-pink centre dissolving to olive-green edge), natural inclusions and internal veils
- Setting: Slim continuous open bezel — stone held flush and flat, full face unobscured
- Bail: Hand-hammered rectangular bail — beaten surface texture
- Plating: Thick-layer electroplating in 925 Silver Plated, 22k Gold Plated, Rose Gold Plated, or Black Rhodium Plated
- Finish: Polished 925 Silver Plated (as photographed)
- Protective Coating: E-coating applied over plating for tarnish and wear resistance
Product Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Category | Necklaces / Pendants |
| Pendant Type | Collector’s pendant — unique per stone |
| Primary Stone | Watermelon Tourmaline — oval slice, bicolour (magenta-pink centre, olive-green edge) |
| Stone Cut | Oval slice / cabochon |
| Setting | Slim continuous bezel |
| Bail | Hand-hammered rectangular bail |
| Base Metal | Brass alloy (anti-allergic, skin-friendly) |
| Craftsmanship | Handmade by skilled karigars of India |
| Plating | Thick-layer electroplating |
| Protective Coating | E-coating over plating |
| Finish | Polished 925 Silver Plated (as photographed) |
| Chain Included | No — pendant only |
| Country of Origin | India |
Available Finishes
- 925 Silver Plated (as photographed)
- 22k Gold Plated
- Rose Gold Plated
- Black Rhodium Plated
All variants share the same handcrafted construction and protective e-coating.
Wholesale Supply
Kāliṅgaśilā is manufactured and supplied factory-direct from India, enabling consistent quality control, competitive wholesale pricing, and reliable lead times. Low minimum order quantities are available for new trade partners; repeat supply arrangements for established accounts. Contact Narmae for current MOQ, lead time, and stone availability.
Care Instructions
- Avoid contact with perfume, deodorant, body spray, cosmetics, sanitiser, and household chemicals.
- Remove before bathing, swimming, sauna, gym activity, or sleeping.
- Wipe gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth after each wear.
- Store individually in an airtight pouch or soft-lined jewellery box. Do not stack pieces.
- Keep away from abrasive surfaces, direct sunlight, and high humidity.
- Handle with care to preserve the protective e-coating and tourmaline stone surface.
- Store with an anti-tarnish strip in a cool, dry place for long-term preservation.