Golden and Silver Brass Nose Ring

There is a quiet confidence in a nose ring worn well. This piece belongs to a tradition of everyday adornment that has long run parallel to India's grander jewellery heritage. Worked in brass and finished in your choice of golden or silver, it carries the warm, unhurried character of folk jewellery made for daily wear rather than the display cabinet. At one inch in height and three-quarters of an inch in width (approximately 2.5 cm by 1.9 cm), the ring describes a modest, assured circle. Brass as a material has centuries of legitimacy in Indian ornament; its density gives the piece a satisfying presence despite its light weight of just two grams. The golden finish recalls the deep warmth of temple towns along the Coromandel coast, where brass jewellery was never considered lesser, simply different in its honesty. Worn through the left nostril, it softens a plain cotton kurta into something considered, or adds an unaffected note to a silk blouse and chanderi sari on a quiet afternoon puja or family gathering. The golden variant pairs particularly well with terracotta tones; the silver finish sits beautifully against indigo and grey. Offered in free size, the ring is designed to accommodate most piercings without adjustment. At two grams it exerts almost no pressure through a long day. Both finishes are easy to maintain with a soft, dry cloth, making this a piece one reaches for without deliberation.

Details

• Material: Brass
• Colour: Golden
• Dimensions: 1 Inches Height X 0.75 Inches Width
• Weight: 2.0 g
• SKU: JA2303