Navratri Temple Drop Earrings

Navratri Temple Drop Earrings are worked entirely in antique-gold filigree — a temple-arch top set with two small pearls, dropping into a domed jhumki with fine gold wirework and a soft gold-bead fringe at the base.

Handcrafted in Sirini's own Mumbai workshop, using the antique-finish nakashi technique — the gold surface is deliberately darkened in the grooves so the raised filigree pattern stands out, and the pearls are set by hand.

Details

• Materials: 18–22K antique-gold plating over a brass base, with shell or glass pearl accents — crafted as fine fashion jewellery, not fine/solid gold jewellery
• Made in: Sirini's workshop, Santacruz West, Mumbai
• Best for: Navratri and Garba, Dussehra, traditional daywear where a warmer, less bright gold tone is wanted

How to wear it

Antique gold reads quieter than bright Kundan, so it pairs well with a printed or embroidered cotton-silk outfit rather than heavy zari work — let the filigree detail do the talking. Tie hair back or up so the temple-arch top is visible from the front.

Care

Keep away from water, perfume and sweat — antique plating tarnishes faster than bright gold if it's left damp. Put jewellery on last and take it off first, wipe with a dry soft cloth, and store away from other pieces so the darkened grooves aren't rubbed bright.