Meenakari Enamel Beads

in the meenakari tradition,

Rs. 16.48 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code JA1483

Metal / Material beads

Weight 1.0 g

Dimensions 0.4 Inches Height X 0.4 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

There is a particular pleasure in holding something that weighs almost nothing and yet carries centuries. These Meenakari enamel beads belong to a tradition refined across the workshops of Jaipur, where karigars have long pressed vivid mineral pigments into recessed metal channels, firing them to a luminous, glass-smooth finish. Each bead, measuring approximately one centimetre across in both height and width, is a small world in itself: the enamel surface likely carries the floral or geometric repeat motifs that are the hallmark of classic Rajasthani Meenakari, rendered in the saturated palette of deep reds, ivory whites and leafy greens that this craft is celebrated for. At just one gram apiece, the beads sit lightly against the skin, their weight almost imperceptible even as their colour holds the eye. The metal base provides the structural ground on which the enamel is laid, and the result is a finish that is simultaneously jewel-like and quietly handmade. String several together on a simple thread or cord for a layered summer neckline worn over a white mulmul kurta; or incorporate a single bead as an accent within a longer chain styled with an embroidered Parsi gara blouse for a festive afternoon. Each bead is free size and uniform enough to pair with ready stringing materials. The fired enamel resists everyday humidity well, though it rewards gentle handling. Store away from harder stones to preserve that characteristically vivid, artisanal surface.

Details

Material: beads
Dimensions: 0.4 Inches Height X 0.4 Inches Width
Weight: 1.0 g
SKU: JA1483

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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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