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Close-up photograph of an ornate gold-toned bridal-style necklace draped over a silver-toned ritual pedestal or pitha with stepped, layered base. The necklace has multiple strands of pale pearls alternating with faceted gold-tone stones in leaf and teardrop settings, with a central pendant of concentric pearl and stone rings. Scattered pale pink and cream rose petals surround the base, and a red-and-gold brocade cloth lies beneath. A small rounded object with red kumkum-like marks sits atop the pedestal. No people are visible.

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