'Dark Paradaida' Taweez Initial Necklace

Reversible enamelled pendant necklace in hand-forged 23.5K gold.

From the time of the Achaemenid Empire, the idea of an earthly paradise spread through Persian literature. Dark ‘Paridaida’, or ‘paradise’ in Old Persian, draws on satin nights spent in walled gardens within palatial grounds of both ancient Persia and Mughal India - torn between function and emotion. These gardens of Eden merged spiritual discovery with leisurely, visceral pleasures. In our offering, we’ve styled playful desire against the static, with jeweled flowers jumping like bursts of light from inky lines of architectural structure - a portal into another world.

The pendant is entirely handmade: forged from pure 23.5K gold, intricately engraved by hand, then inlaid with powdered glass enamel (meenakari) and fired in a high-heat kiln - a process that fuses the colors permanently to the gold. As a finishing touch, gemstones set using the ancient technique of 24K gold foil creating a soft setting that enhances the enamel.

Reversible and richly detailed on every side, including its edges, this pendant is a modern heirloom that reflects old-world artistry. It carries an initial of your choosing, and within it, the ancient Indo-Islamic floral motif, symbolizing the fullness of life, abundance, and the natural world’s sleeping potential - now awakening in you.

The shape of the pendnant echoes the Taweez - a traditional amulet form, worn close to the heart to protect, empower, and carry sacred words or intentions. In this modern interpretation, the shape becomes a vessel of beauty, memory, and meaning.

A contemporary talisman, the Dark Paradaida is both personal and timeless - a piece made to be worn every day and passed down across generations.

Details
Pendant in 23.5K gold with 24K gold setting, natural rose cut diamonds and vitreous enamel.  

Comes fitted with a 22K yellow gold chain and an 18K gold lobster clasp.

Dimensions
Pendant: approx. 20 mm
Chain length: 16" + 2" extension (Please write to us at care@agarojewels.com for a custom pendant size or chain length). 

Shipping take approximately 6 weeks; please consider this time requirement when placing your order. 

Prices are inclusive of duties, shipping, freight and insurance.

Please note: All of our jewelry is entirely handcrafted, which means that each piece is unique, with individual variations in the enamel motifs, carat weights and stone quantities. Everything we sell is made using traditional methods and crafts which date back to the Mughal era. To learn more about how the jewelry is made please visit The Agaro Karkhana.