The Royal Gaj Pendant
The maker's mark
A petite architectural elephant pendant in 22k gold finish, set with deep emerald crystals in true Jadau style.
92.5 sterling silver base with heavy 22k gold plating
True Jadau work: emerald-hued crystals embedded for a seamless, flush finish
Full length: Approx. 0.8" × 0.6"
Specification
- The Aesthetic
- A stylized, architectural interpretation of the Royal Elephant (Gaj), featuring a geometric grid design.
- The Technique
- True Jadau Work. Unlike standard settings where stones are glued or prong-set, here the stones are embedded into the silver framework while the metal is malleable, creating a seamless, flush finish.
- The Palette
- Deep Emerald-Green crystals set against the warm, sun-lit glow of 22k Gold.
- The Material
- 92.5 Sterling Silver base (Precious, durable, and hypoallergenic).
- The Plating
- Heavily coated in 22k Gold for a rich, heirloom finish.
- Dimensions
- Approx 0.8" x 0.6" (Petite and wearable).
- Chain
- Not Included
Chemicals: Avoid direct contact with perfumes or lotions.
Water: Remove before swimming or showering to preserve the gold plating.
Storage: Store in the Gullye dust bag to prevent the chain from tangling.
Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days by FedEx Ground, arriving in 2 to 7 days across the U.S. Your tracking follows the moment it leaves us. Should it ever need to come home, you have 30 days from delivery.
The story
In the jewelry markets of Jaipur, Jadau is the mark of high craft.
Master Jeweler Ratan does not use adhesives. To create this elephant, he uses the Jadau technique literally translating to "embedding."
First, the silver framework is heated until it is just soft enough to work. Then, Ratan carefully pushes each emerald-colored stone into the metal grid. As the silver cools, it contracts, locking the stone in place forever.
This creates a smooth, flush surface that you can run your finger over without feeling a single rough edge. It transforms a simple symbol into a piece of permanent architecture.
"Strength lies in the structure."
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What is Gullye
Gullye finds its soul in the forgotten lanes, where quiet hands shape beauty that the world often overlooks. We bring these stories forward not as relics of the past, but as living treasures meant to be cherished.
The house of Gullye
Slow by hand.
Heirloom objects from the workshops of South Asia, made in editions, never in factories.
The Royal Gaj Pendant
A petite architectural elephant pendant in 22k gold finish, set with deep emerald crystals in true Jadau style.
Gullye makes sculptural pieces by hand, in small editions, with master artisans in Jaipur. Once an edition sells out, it is retired.
The specification
This piece is Gold Vermeil (Sterling Silver dipped in 22k Gold). It is luxury quality, but delicate.
Chemicals: Avoid direct contact with perfumes or lotions.
Water: Remove before swimming or showering to preserve the gold plating.
Storage: Store in the Gullye dust bag to prevent the chain from tangling.
In confidence
Is each piece handmade? Yes. Every piece is made and finished by hand, so slight variations occur — they are part of its character.
What if it is not right? Returns are easy within 30 days, no questions asked.
Embedded, Not Glued.
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