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| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | Ruby |
| Weight (g) | 36.00 |
| Colour | Oxidised |
| Occasion | Wedding |
A floral stud sits at the lobe and below it hangs a tall narrow cone rather than the usual rounded bell, ringed near the rim with small red cabochons and finished with a dense fringe of pearls.
This is the temple form. South Indian temple jewellery takes its proportions from the gopuram — the tiered tower over a temple gateway — and the result is a jhumka that rises to a narrow point and flares steadily outward rather than curving like a bell. It is a taller, more severe silhouette, it hangs with less swing because the weight sits lower and wider, and it reads as distinctly traditional in a way the rounded shapes do not.
Red against gold is the defining temple combination, derived from the rubies set into the original pieces. Here small red cabochons are set in a ring near the widest part of the cone, where they catch light as the earring turns. The placement matters: a single line of colour at the base anchors the whole tower, which is why temple jhumkas rarely scatter stones across the surface.
These belong with silk — Kanjeevaram, Banarasi, anything with a gold border. Hair up in a bun, ideally with flowers. They are a natural choice for weddings and for classical dance or music occasions. Pair with a temple-style necklace or wear them alone.
Weddings, receptions, festivals, pujas and classical performances.
Moderate. The cone is hollow but tall, and the pearl fringe is dense. Best kept for occasions.
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: Temple jhumka earrings. Metal: Brass. Finish: Gold-tone plating. Work: Floral stud over a tall conical bell with a ring of red cabochons and a dense pearl fringe. Closure: Post and butterfly back.
An earring that swings reads very differently from one that sits still. Drops, bells and fringes catch light every time you turn your head, which is why they photograph well and why they suit evening light; a flat stud only lights up when the light moves instead. Neither is better, but it is worth knowing which effect you are buying.
Nothing here is hallmarked and none of it carries resale value, and both facts are stated plainly rather than buried. What you are buying is the design and the finish at a price that lets you match a piece to one outfit without weighing up the cost.
| Metal | Brass |
| Stone Type | Ruby |
| Weight (grams) | 36.00 |
| Colour/Finish | Oxidised |
| Occasion | Wedding |
| Gender | women |
| SKU/Product Code | KEYU9-B592C4C2C3 |
