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| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (g) | 16.00 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Occasion | Festival, Daily Wear, Casual |
Rich detail without the weight. These earrings show a festive elephant wearing a patterned saddle cloth, in a antique silver-tone finish. It brings the charm of Indian craft to your look without pulling on the ear.
A round little elephant stands side-on wearing a patterned saddle cloth and a headpiece, as elephants do in temple processions. The detail is cut in deep, clear lines. Decorated elephants lead processions at festivals across India, and they stand for wealth and good luck. From royal processions to temple festivals, the elephant has a very special place in India. Wearing the motif is a small and happy way to keep that heritage close. 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.
Pieces like this come from a long tradition of tribal and temple-inspired metalwork, where pattern matters more than polish. It looks grounded and artistic beside cotton, linen and handloom fabrics. German silver is an alloy of copper, nickel and zinc. Despite the name, it contains no real silver, but it has a bright, silvery look and it is strong enough to hold fine shapes.
Bring these out for festivals with a bright cotton suit. They are also a fun, light daily pair. It looks best with earthy colours such as indigo, mustard, rust and black, and with handloom fabrics. It also makes a smart contrast with a plain white shirt. Hair worn up or tucked behind the ear shows it best.
It gives you the look of handcrafted silver-style jewellery for a small price, and it is light enough to wear all day. It looks just as good in photographs as it does in person, which matters at festivals and functions. Oxidised jewellery has become a favourite for everyday ethnic style because it pairs with almost any colour. The look works across age groups too. A college student might wear this pair with jeans, while her mother wears the same design with a cotton saree, and both look completely at home. Silver-toned ethnic jewellery has moved well beyond festival wear. Many women now wear it to the office, to college and on weekends, because it looks personal and handmade rather than formal.
The hook goes through the ear from the front and hangs freely, so there is no back to fiddle with. It fits a standard piercing.
Put your earrings on last, after hair spray and perfume have dried. Clean them only with a soft dry cloth, and keep them flat in a pouch or box so the fine parts do not bend.
| Stone Type | No Stone |
| Weight (grams) | 16.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Silver |
| Occasion | Festival, Daily Wear, Casual |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU5MJ120K30118 |
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