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Lakshmi Coin
Lakshmi coin is an integral part of India's exquisite temple jewelry collection and is popular in South India. Indians worship Lakshmi Devi as the goddess of wealth, prosperity, fortune and abundance. Goddess Lakshmi is depicted as sitting on a lotus flower, she holds a lotus each in her two hands, while wealth pours out of her other hands. Two elephants accompany her on both sides. Lakshmi coins are gold coins with this image carved onto them. Traditional Lakshmi coins were designed only in gold, but with time, the images are even engraved in silver, alloy and copper coins. Women widely use gold plated alloys for the touch of authenticity. Precious and semi-precious stones are also studded onto the coin. Zircon, pearls, rubies, corals etc, are embedded on the coins to create various looks. The traditional purpose of temple jewelry was to adorn the deities, temple jewelry is popular among women, and they flaunt these beauties for the important occasions in their lives. Bridal trousseau is considered to be incomplete without a gaudy necklace or kasu mala, both of which are made with Lakshmi coins. It’s more of traditional wear that brings elegance to the one who embraces it.
Lakshmi coins are used to design almost all kinds of jewelry. Long chains with Lakshmi pendants are used as daily wear. These are also used in heavy necklaces that are worn on occasions like marriages, engagements, etc. Bangles with multiple coins studded on them also use Lakshmi coins. Rings with numerous coins are also used to make a statement during exorbitant celebrations. The weight of a single coin can start from a mere gram and may go up to whatever weight the buyer desires it to be.
