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| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | Ruby |
| Weight (g) | 46.00 |
| Colour | Gold |
| Occasion | Wedding |
A floral crown set with small red stones sits at the lobe, below it a single large square red cabochon in a plain bezel, and beneath that a wide bell with a full pearl fringe.
The red appears twice at very different scales — scattered as small accents in the crown, then concentrated into one large square stone. That sequence is deliberate and it is how traditional bridal pieces are composed: the small stones establish the colour, the large one confirms it, and by the time the eye reaches the plain gold bell the red has been stated clearly enough that the bell does not need any. Reverse the order and the big stone would simply look like a mistake at the top.
Round and oval cabochons are far more common in jhumkas because they echo the curve of the bell. A square stone does the opposite — it introduces a straight-edged element into a design made entirely of curves, and the contrast is what makes it register as the centre of the earring rather than another decorative dot. It is a small decision that carries the whole middle section.
Hair fully up, neck clear, no necklace or the simplest possible one. These are long and bridal in weight, and they belong with heavy silk, lehengas and red or maroon. A maang tikka works; a heavy necklace does not.
Weddings, receptions, sangeets and bridal wear.
Substantial — these are occasion earrings. The bell is hollow but the length and the full fringe add up, so they are best worn for an evening rather than all day.
This piece is brass finished with a gold-tone plating rather than solid gold, which is what keeps the price where it is and the weight low enough for comfortable wear. Plating is a surface rather than a bulk property, so how long it lasts depends almost entirely on what it is exposed to. Perfume, hairspray, sweat, soap and chlorinated water all shorten its life; a dry cloth after wearing and a closed pouch between wearings extend it considerably.
Put these on after perfume, hairspray and foundation. Wipe with a dry soft cloth after wearing and use a dry soft brush between the pearl drops and inside the bell, where a cloth cannot reach. Hang or lay them flat in a pouch so the fringe is not crushed, and never use toothpaste, bleach or an ultrasonic cleaner.
Type: Long jhumka earrings. Metal: Brass. Finish: Gold-tone plating. Work: Floral crown with red accent stones, a large square red cabochon, and a wide bell with a full pearl fringe. Closure: Post and butterfly back.
| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | Ruby |
| Weight (grams) | 46.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Gold |
| Occasion | Wedding |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU9-BDF8040F4A |
