Paisley Cut Glass Dangle Earrings in White Metal

The paisley is never still; it leans, it curves, it carries centuries in its teardrop arc. These dangle earrings are shaped around the mango motif that has moved through Mughal embroidery, Kashmiri shawls and Rajasthani silverwork alike, each iteration finding a new material expression. Here, the form arrives in white metal, polished to a cool, silvery finish that recalls the look of oxidised tribal jewellery without its weight. Cut glass stones, available in six colours, sit within the body of each paisley, their faceted surfaces catching light in the manner of early costume jewellery from the bazaars of Jaipur and Bikaner, where affordable adornment was elevated into genuine craft. The stones are set flush against the metal frame, keeping the silhouette clean and the outline sharp. At four inches in height (approximately ten centimetres) and twenty-eight grams per pair, these earrings have genuine presence without being architectural about it. Wear the red or purple versions against a Benarasi silk kurta for a festive lunch that does not ask for real polki. The blue or green colourways pair beautifully with a handloom cotton sari on a working day when you want ornament without ceremony. The free size hook closure suits most ear types comfortably. The white metal holds its finish well with ordinary care. At this weight, the earrings sit with a gentle sway rather than a pull, making them practical for long occasions.

Details

• Material: White Metal with Cut Glass
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions: 4.0 inch Height
• Weight: 28.0 g
• SKU: LBX51