Exclusive Bridal Ruby Kundan Kaleera

The Exclusive Bridal Ruby Kundan Kaleera is a bridal kalira from Sirini Jewellery in ruby-red Kundan with floral motifs and cascading charms. Kaliras are the dome-shaped danglers tied to the bride's bangles at the chooda ceremony, traditionally by unmarried sisters and friends. They hang from the wrist and chime as the hand moves.

Handcrafted at Sirini's own workshop in Santacruz West, Mumbai — the dome is stone-set by hand and every charm is strung and balanced so the kalira hangs evenly.

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: clips or ties onto a bangle or chooda; sold singly or as a pair
• Best for: the chooda ceremony, the wedding day, and mehendi

How to wear it

Tie them onto a red or white chooda or bangle stack, one kalira to each wrist or both on the dominant hand. The cascading charms move a lot — keep sleeves clear of the wrist and take it off before eating.

Care

Water, perfume and sweat do the most harm to the ruby Kundan and floral motifs on this kaleera, so keep them well away. Put it on last, take it off first and wipe with a dry soft cloth. Give it its own pouch, away from other pieces, so the cascading charms do not snag on a neighbour.