Tiered Gold Plated Chandelier Drop Earrings in Copper

There are earrings that do not merely hang, they descend. These triple-layer chandelier drops unfold in three graduated tiers, each level stepping outward to widen the silhouette before the final fringe falls to its full length of three and a half inches, roughly nine centimetres, and just under one inch, about two and a half centimetres, at their broadest. The base metal is copper, worked into the open lattice and layered frame typical of the chandelier tradition beloved in Rajasthani bazaars and Mughal-era courts alike. A warm gold plating is applied over the copper, lending the surface its honeyed depth without the weight of solid gold. At forty-three grams the earrings carry genuine presence on the ear, the kind of weight that speaks of considered making rather than machine-pressed lightness. The layered drop silhouette carries echoes of the paasa and the jhumar, those long ceremonial drops that Jaipur's karigars have refined across generations into something simultaneously festive and architectural. Worn with a silk tissue dupatta and a fine Benarasi blouse, these drops anchor a bridal guest's look entirely on their own. They are equally at home with a crisp ivory kurta for a mehendi afternoon, where their warm gold tone glows against natural fabric. The free-size posts suit most ear piercings without adjustment. The gold plating sits over a copper base, so occasional careful storage away from moisture will protect the finish and preserve the warmth of the surface across seasons of wear.

Details

• Material: Copper
• Dimensions: 3.5 Inches Height X 1 Inches Width
• Weight: 43.0 g
• SKU: JA0815