Triangular Filigree Gold Plated Copper Dangling Earrings

There is a particular kind of patience required to draw gold into thread. These earrings revive the spirit of filigree, a craft that flourished in the workshops of Cuttack and along the goldsmithing lanes of Karimnagar, where artisans coaxed fine wire into latticework of breathtaking delicacy. Here, the triangular silhouette, a form with ancient symmetry, is rendered in copper beneath a warm gold plating, its open lattice body built from scrolled and twisted wire elements that catch light the way old silver jalis do in a haveli window. The dangling form, approximately seven and a half centimetres tall and two and a half centimetres wide (three inches by one inch), moves with an unhurried sway. At twenty grams, the piece carries enough presence to be felt without burdening the ear. The gold-toned finish has the warmth of antique gilding rather than anything brash or high-polish. Wear them with a handwoven cotton kurta in ivory or rust for an afternoon gathering, where the geometric drop reads as quietly considered. For an evening mehendi or a festive lunch, pair them against a silk blouse in bottle green or deep plum, and the lattice catches candlelight beautifully. Being copper at the core, these are best kept away from moisture and perfume to preserve the plating. The standard free-size fitting suits most earring piercings comfortably, and the dangle length sits gracefully above the shoulder, framing the face without competing with a neckpiece.

Details

• Material: Copper
• Dimensions: 3 Inches Height X 1 Inches Width
• Weight: 20.0 g
• SKU: JA0830