A woman’s jewelry box is one of her most priceless possessions. She imagines and wishes for it to be brimming with the most beautiful baubles. But, because women are such perfectionists, most of that jewelry is just kept in neat packages and in some cases, awaiting its turn to be worn.
But if there is any piece among the many different kinds of jewelry pieces, that women end up wearing the most, it has to be the earrings. The right pair of earrings, the one that compliments their outfit and has the power to make heads turn. Wearing earrings helps one get ready for any occasion in a jiffy. Especially for Indian women, for whom wearing a pair of earrings is an integral part of getting dressed up for an occasion.
However, finding the perfect pair of earrings is a struggle that most Indian women are aware of. There are so many varieties depicting various forms of craftsmanship that it becomes impossible to zero in on just one pair. We went through the entire array of Indian earrings and finally came up with this list of Indian earrings you can swear by for all your festive ornamentation needs.
1. The Jhumkas
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Jhumkas are originally from South India, they became popular after the Bharatnatyam dancers were spotted wearing them. Jhumkas are an evergreen pair of earrings that can never be out of fashion. We’ve seen heritage jhumkas being passed on from one generation to another. They truly harmonize the outfit one’s wearing. Be it a saree, a kurta or a lehenga. And in the jewelry market, the variety of jhumkas is continuing to only grow with various designs and sizes becoming available.
2. The Chandeliers
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These are statement earrings that can lend oodles of sophistication and glamour to your attire. These earrings are heavy, but they are considered a great investment by all jewelry lovers. They work their magic when paired with a plain Anarkali suit or an A-line suit. Wearing them is akin to wearing stars of all the galaxy in your ears.
3. The Chandbalis
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These earrings have been a part of Indian heritage for centuries, but it was Deepika who brought them back in vogue by sporting them in her movie Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela. Although one can find them in multiple styles, the basic design of the crescent moon with the semi-circular edges is an element that remains unchanged. They are usually set with diamonds, gemstones or pearls, which is why they were so popular back in the Mughal era.
4. The Studs
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They are considered to be a simple, and sophisticated, vintage choice in the world of earrings. Be it in the form of a single huge rock, or a clustered design with stones or pearls, studs, in any form, help elevate an Indian look by several notches. They go with literally every Indian attire, be it a saree or a salwar kameez. If you want some minimalist jewelry to wear to your office, we suggest you go for studs as they are easy to maintain, and hassle-free as well.
5. The Danglers
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Dangler earrings are meant to dazzle on you! These earrings usually have one centerpiece from which smaller elements hang down. These earrings look good with all kinds of ethnic outfits. They make a bold statement. If you’re wearing danglers, you need not wear a neckpiece as the earrings will overshadow it. Trust us, the earrings are grand enough!
6. The Tassels
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Tassel earrings have come into the earring world only recently, but we just can’t ignore the ethnic fashion waves they have created already, can we? Contemporary fashion seems to be all about the boho style, and tassel earrings are one piece of jewelry that does justice to sarees or salwar suits that are worn and stitched in a fusion way. If you love fusion-fashion, then get yourself a pair of these earrings right away.
7. The Pearl Drops
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Pearls are the most elegant! If you are someone who doesn’t like to go all bling-bling with your jewelry and likes to keep it extremely minimal, then pearl drops need to be your destination in the world of earrings. Apart from sheer elegance they also depict a style of uber chic-ness. Wearing pearl drops will add an elegant vibe to your ethnic outfit.
These were our top 7 picks from the wide variety of Indian earrings available in the market. Whenever you pick an earring for your ethnic outfit always remember to look for something that will further complement your outfit and not overshadow it. And also remember to keep comfort in your mind. You don’t want to wear earrings that will hurt your ears or weigh them down in pain. What’s your favorite ethnic-style earring? Let us know in the comment section below.
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