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Kundan Kalgi with Pearl Drops and Green Beaded Accents

in the kundan tradition,

Rs. 7,725.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code JA2084

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 44.0 g

Dimensions 4.7 Inches Height X 2.2 Inches 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

A kalgi reborn not for the turban, but for the throat. The kalgi is one of Mughal jewellery's most poetic silhouettes: a plume-shaped ornament that once crowned royal headwear and now, in this reinterpretation, becomes a pendant of quiet drama. Worked in brass with the discipline of Kundan setting, the piece is built around foiled glass stones pressed into open gold-toned bezels, a technique rooted in the ateliers of Jaipur where the karigar's patience is the true raw material. Cascading pearl drops hang from its lower register, their cool lustre softening the formality of the Kundan work, while green beaded accents thread through the composition like new leaves in a Mughal garden frieze. At roughly 12 centimetres tall and 5.6 centimetres wide, weighing 44 grams, this is a piece with genuine physical presence. Wear it against the neckline of a silk chanderi kurta for a festive lunch, letting the pearl drops catch afternoon light. For a wedding evening, layer it over a deep-toned raw silk blouse beneath a sheer dupatta; the kalgi silhouette holds its own without competing for attention. The brass base gives the piece an honest solidity and keeps it accessible without sacrificing the heft that fine ceremonial jewellery requires. One size accommodates all; the pendant hangs free and settles naturally at the collarbone. A piece made for those who read ornament as language.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 4.7 Inches Height X 2.2 Inches Width
Weight: 44.0 g
SKU: JA2084

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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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