The Makara Brooch

The sacred crocodile. Vahana of Ganga. A tribute to Makara — the mythological creature of Hindu scripture, vahana of goddess Ganga and god Varuna, carved into temple arches as a symbol of protection and prosperity. Handcrafted with a pavé-set Makara body, a gold-plated open jaw, a ruby-red cabochon eye, and framed by a marquise-cut cubic zirconia halo. The spiked spine and leaf-detail base complete the sacred imagery. Details: 500+ hand-set AAA+ cubic zirconia stones Gold-plated jaw interior Marquise-cut CZ outer halo Ruby-red cabochon eye Rhodium-plated silver with 18K gold-plated accents Secure pin-back closure Handcrafted in Kolkata Best worn on: Reception dinners and cocktail evenings Formal blazers for editorial styling Saree pallus for collectors Heritage and cultural events