| Stone Type | Kundan, Pearl |
| Weight (g) | 26.00 |
| Colour | Red |
| Occasion | Festival |
A round top set with clear kundan and filled with red and white enamel sits at the lobe, and below it hangs a bell striped in the same red enamel and gold, each panel outlined in white, closed with a fringe of small white pearls.
Available in 3 colours: Red, Blue and Green. The colour refers to the enamel on both the top and the bell.
Matching the enamel on the top and the bell so exactly is what makes these read as one object rather than two parts joined together. Many jhumkas treat the stud and the bell as separate designs; carrying a single strong colour and pattern through both gives the pair a unity that is immediately noticeable.
The striping on the bell is the detail worth looking at closely. Alternating panels of red enamel and plain gold run from the crown to the rim, each separated by a fine white line, so the dome has a clear radiating structure rather than being a flat field of colour.
Meenakari enamel is fired into the metal rather than painted over it, which is why the colour sits below the surface and survives ordinary wear. It also gives a depth of colour that paint cannot — light passes slightly into the enamel before reflecting back.
Small white pearls hang closely around the rim. White is the right choice against red and gold: it cools the combination slightly and keeps it from becoming overwhelming.
Post fitting, moderate size, hollow bell. Comfortable for a full festive day rather than only an evening.
Red and gold is the most traditional festive pairing there is, and these suit silk sarees, lehengas and anarkalis. They also look striking against cream, ivory or white, where the red reads sharply. Hair back so the enamelled top is visible.
Enamelled jewellery is more robust than most people expect, but it does have one weakness: impact. The enamel surface is glass-like, so a sharp knock against a hard edge can chip it, while scratching and fading are rarely an issue. Keep enamelled pieces in their own pouch rather than loose in a box with metal chains, and they will hold their colour for years.
One further advantage of an enamelled pair over a stone set one is consistency. Stones vary between batches in tone and clarity, so two pieces bought months apart rarely match exactly. Fired enamel is mixed to a formula and comes out the same colour every time, which makes it much easier to add a matching piece later if you decide you want one.
Keep them in a zip lock pouch so the enamel is not chipped by other jewellery. Put them on after perfume and hairspray, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and keep them away from water.
| Stone Type | Kundan, Pearl |
| Weight (grams) | 26.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Red |
| Occasion | Festival |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU-NAA2785 |
