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Teardrop Kundan Kalgi Brooch in Brass

in the kundan tradition,

Rs. 12,360.00 incl. of GST

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On every order, everywhere in India

Item code JA2087

Metal / Material Brass

Weight 53.0 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

There are brooches, and then there are those that recall a prince's turban at the moment a court painter would have reached for gold leaf. This Kundan kalagi brooch revives one of Mughal jewellery's most ceremonial silhouettes: the feather-plume ornament worn at the crest of a sarpech or pinned to a pagri as a mark of rank. Worked in brass and finished with a warm gilded patina, the piece rises to a height of 4.7 inches (approximately 11.9 cm) and spans 2.2 inches (approximately 5.6 cm) at its widest, giving it the commanding presence the form demands. Teardrop stones are set throughout in the classical Kundan manner, each foiled and embedded in refined lac beneath a border of polished gold-toned metal, a technique rooted in the ateliers of Jaipur and the princely workshops of Rajasthan. At 53 grams, the brooch carries perceptible weight without strain. Pin it to the lapel of a raw-silk achkan for a wedding mehendi, where its amber and ivory tones will read against ivory or ivory-adjacent weaves. It works equally well anchoring the drape of a dupatta at the shoulder on a formal festive evening. The free-size clasp pin at the reverse suits most fabrics from brocade to chanderi. Brass construction keeps the piece resilient through extended wear, and the Kundan inlay, sealed within its setting, requires only occasional soft-cloth buffing to hold its lustre.

Details

Material: Brass
Dimensions: 4.7 Inches Height X 2.2 Inches Width
Weight: 53.0 g
SKU: JA2087

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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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