Elegant Shine Ruby Maangtikka

The Elegant Shine Ruby Maang Tikka is a maang tikka from Sirini Jewellery in ruby Kundan, mirror-set flat rather than domed. A maang tikka hangs on a chain along the hair parting — a hook anchors into the hair and a pendant rests on the forehead, framing the face.

Handcrafted at Sirini's own workshop in Santacruz West, Mumbai, each stone resin-set by hand in the Kundan technique.

Details

• Materials: 18–22K gold plating over a brass base, with hand-set ruby Kundan and glass stones — crafted as fine fashion jewellery, not fine/solid gold jewellery
• Made in: Sirini's workshop, Santacruz West, Mumbai
• Fit: hook-and-chain fitting; the chain length adjusts to the hair parting
• Best for: weddings, sangeet and mehendi, Diwali and Navratri, and festive family occasions

How to wear it

Hook it into the hair at the crown so the pendant sits centred on the parting, just above the browline. The flat setting sits close to the forehead and photographs cleanly. Pair it with a necklace set in the same stone colour.

Care

Ruby Kundan is set in a resin base, and moisture that reaches the setting dulls the stone for good, so keep this tikka away from water, perfume and sweat. Put it on last, take it off first and wipe it with a dry soft cloth. Store it in a pouch with the chain laid straight, away from other pieces, to keep the ruby face free of scratches.