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| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (g) | 0.00 |
| Colour | Oxidised |
| Occasion | Festival, Daily Wear, Casual |
Traditional craft, kept light. These earrings show a peacock with a wide fan of beaded feather eyes, in a antique silver-tone finish. It is simple to style and works from morning to evening.
A peacock stands below a wide fan tail, each feather ending in a round beaded eye. The tail spreads like a half circle and fills the whole top of the earring. The rows of beaded eyes give this piece far more texture than a flat peacock, and it looks festive at once. Few motifs say India as clearly as the peacock. It dances at the first rain of the monsoon, it is linked with Lord Krishna and Lord Kartikeya, and it has been a favourite of jewellers for centuries. The proportions are balanced, so the pair hangs straight and sits comfortably. The contrast between dark background and polished high points brings the whole piece to life.
Oxidised jewellery has become a favourite for everyday ethnic style because it pairs with almost any colour. One good pair of earrings can replace a whole set of jewellery, and this is that kind of pair. This pair is made in German silver, a tough copper-based alloy that has a silver-like colour but no actual silver in it. It is widely loved for light, inexpensive ethnic jewellery.
A good festive daily pair. Try it with a bright cotton saree. Keep your necklace small, or skip it, so the earrings lead. Add a few oxidised bangles and you are done. It looks best with earthy colours such as indigo, mustard, rust and black, and with handloom fabrics.
It looks just as good in photographs as it does in person, which matters at festivals and functions. It makes a thoughtful gift for a mother, sister or friend who loves ethnic jewellery. The design is bold enough for festivals yet simple enough for a normal working day. At a wedding or festival there is often a long day of standing, greeting and sitting through rituals. Heavy earrings soon begin to hurt, so a light pair that still looks rich is a real comfort. Hook and stud styles like this have stayed popular for generations because they suit almost every face shape. A little length draws the eye down and makes the neck look longer, while the darker tone keeps the look grounded and natural.
It has a simple open hook that slips through a regular piercing. Slide a small rubber stopper on the back if you like extra security.
Keep the pair away from water, sanitiser, perfume and lotion. After wearing, wipe it with a dry cotton cloth and store it on its own. Avoid silver dip and polishing liquids, which remove the antique shading.
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (grams) | 0.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Oxidised |
| Occasion | Festival, Daily Wear, Casual |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU5MJ450J90230 |
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