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Emerald Green Stone Sterling Silver Juda Brooch Maang Tikka

Rs. 15,244.00 incl. of GST

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Item code JA1089

Metal / Material sterling silver

Weight 17.0 g

Dimensions 1.8" Height x 1.4" Width

Care

Always put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, and sweat. Wipe with a soft dry cloth after wear and store in the pouch or box provided, away from direct sunlight and humidity.

Description

The jada billa has long been the quiet crown of a bridal hairline, and this one carries that legacy in sterling silver. Fashioned from hallmarked sterling silver, the brooch is worked into a layered medallion silhouette, its surface textured with fine filigree-like detailing that catches light without demanding it. At the centre sits a single green stone, set flush within a collet that keeps the colour contained and precise. The surround builds outward in graduated petals or foliate tiers, a form closely associated with the hair ornament tradition of South India, particularly the temple-jewellery workshops of Nagercoil and Kanchipuram, where the jada billa once adorned classical dancers and brides in equal measure. At 17 grams, the piece has genuine weight and presence; the silver has been finished to a soft, burnished tone rather than a hard mirror polish, lending it an antique warmth that reads as heirloom rather than imitation. Wear it pinned at the crown of a neat bun for a Bharatanatyam recital or a silk-saree wedding reception. It sits equally well on a French twist paired with a Kanjeevaram or a hand-woven Banarasi, where the silver and green echo the zari and woven border. The brooch measures approximately 4.6 cm in height and 3.6 cm in width, making it substantial without overwhelming a dressed hairstyle. The pin fastening at the back is sturdy, and the free-size format means it fits any bun or chignon regardless of hair density.

Details

Material: sterling silver
Dimensions: 1.8" Height x 1.4" Width
Weight: 17.0 g
SKU: JA1089

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Frequently asked

Each piece is handcrafted by karigars we work with directly across India, using heritage techniques such as Kundan setting, Polki, Meenakari enamelling, and temple casting passed down through generations. Small irregularities are the signature of hand-work, not a defect.

Many of our rings and chains can be resized free of charge. For bangles and bracelets, please check the dimensions above, if you need a different fit, write to us at showroom.sj@exoticindia.com with your order number.

Put jewellery on last and take it off first. Keep away from perfume, water, sweat. Wipe with the soft dry cloth we include after wear and store in the cotton pouch. We offer complimentary lifetime cleaning, ship it back whenever it needs a polish.

All gold & silver pieces are independently checked where mandated. The quality check stamp sits on the clasp or inner band. Brass and alloy pieces carry our in-house certificate confirming the composition.

Orders are hand-packed within 24 hours and reach you in 4–7 working days in India, 7–12 working days internationally. Shipping is free, insured, door-to-door via DHL / FedEx.

We accept hassle-free returns within 7 days of delivery, as long as the piece is unworn, in original packaging, with all tags intact. Pierced jewellery is non-returnable for hygiene reasons.

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