Durga Face Ruby Filigree Necklace: Why This Design Belongs in Your Heirloom Collection
Some pieces are bought for a season. A true durga necklace is bought for a lifetime, and then passed on. The Durga Face Ruby Filigree Necklace sits firmly in the second category: a design built around the face of the goddess, framed in hand-worked filigree and set with rubies, that carries the weight of an heirloom from the first time you fasten it. It is the kind of piece you notice being noticed.
Crafted in 925 sterling silver at Kicky & Perky, it belongs to the Aadhira Collection, where devotional motifs are translated into jewellery meant for real, repeated wear rather than the safe of a locker.
The Story Behind the Durga Face Ruby Filigree Necklace
The design places the face of Ma Durga at its heart, rendered in fine silver and surrounded by filigree, the age-old craft of twisting and soldering silver threads into lace-like patterns. Rubies punctuate the work, their deep red traditionally associated with Shakti, the divine feminine energy the whole of Navratri is built to honour. The result is a hindu god jewellery piece that feels reverent without being solemn, ornate without tipping into heavy.
Filigree is slow, exacting work. Each thread is placed by hand, which is part of why a piece like this reads as an heirloom: it carries the evidence of the maker's time in a way that machine-set jewellery rarely can.
Why a Ruby Necklace Reads as an Heirloom
A ruby necklace has a particular gravity to it. Red is the colour of celebration and of the goddess, and rubies have been the stone of choice for ceremonial Indian jewellery for centuries. Set against oxidised silver rather than gold, the rubies here feel grounded and contemporary, at home with a Banarasi saree and equally at ease against a plain silk kurta. That versatility is what turns a festival purchase into a piece worn for decades, which is the truest test of an heirloom.
Pair it with the wider Aadhira Collection and you begin to see the family resemblance across the range, a shared language of filigree, ruby and devotional motif that lets pieces be collected and combined over time.
Styling Your Durga Necklace for Navratri and Beyond
Through Navratri, the necklace is a natural centrepiece for Ashtami and Navami, the festive peak when heavier jewellery feels right. Let it lead and keep everything else quiet: a pair of small studs, a single stacked ring, hair pulled back so the filigree at the collarbone stays the focus. As a silver set necklace it also coordinates cleanly with matching earrings if you prefer a fuller look for the pandal.
Beyond the festival, a piece like this earns its place at weddings and milestone occasions through the year, and slots naturally into a Navratri silver jewellery wardrobe you return to each season. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth after wear and store it away from humidity to keep the silver and the ruby settings looking their best.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the Durga Face Ruby Filigree Necklace an heirloom piece?
Its hand-worked filigree, devotional Durga motif and ruby settings in 925 sterling silver give it the craftsmanship and meaning that heirloom jewellery is defined by, made to be worn for years and passed on.
Is this durga necklace made from real silver?
Yes. It is crafted in 925 sterling silver, BIS hallmarked for purity, and comes with a 6-month assured warranty and lifetime plating maintenance from Kicky & Perky.
What can I wear with this ruby necklace?
It pairs beautifully with silk sarees and plain kurtas alike. Keep supporting jewellery minimal so the necklace stays the focus, and add matching earrings if you want a coordinated silver set.
How do I care for a filigree silver necklace?
Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, keep it away from perfume and moisture, and store it separately so the fine filigree threads are not knocked out of shape.
