Oxidised Silver Peacock Jhumka Earrings with Green Stones

A traditional temple-style peacock jhumka in oxidised silver, with green stones set along a paisley-shaped tail and crest. The jhumka below is finished in fine ribbed coils and beadwork, with a full rim of polished silver ghungroo.

Details

• Oxidised silver-tone, antique finish
• Green stones in a paisley peacock design
• Coiled ribbed jhumka with beadwork detailing
• Full ghungroo bead rim

How to Style Them

Green is the quieter half of the red-and-green pairing that runs through South Indian dressing. It reads rich rather than bright, and works against cream, mustard, rust and maroon. The darkened silver finish is what gives temple-style work its depth. Against cotton and handloom it reads craft rather than costume.

Perfect For

Weddings, festivals, temple visits, classical dance and traditional saree looks.

Care

Last on, first off: put these on once you have finished getting ready and take them off before you sleep or bathe. Wipe them dry after wearing, keep them in a pouch rather than loose in a drawer, and the finish will stay as it arrived.