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American Diamond Jhumka Earrings with Green Stone and Pearl Drops

These are long, three-tier jhumka earrings in a silver-white tone, set with American diamonds (cubic zirconia) throughout, an oval green stone at the top and a fringe of pearl drops at the base. They are designed for the occasion where you want your earrings to be the statement — a wedding, a reception, a festival — and they are the answer to the specific problem of what to wear with a green saree when gold feels like too much.

What the design does

• Three parts that move. A paisley-shaped top, a small openwork link and the jhumka bell are connected rather than fixed, so the earring swings and catches light as you turn your head. That movement is what makes a jhumka read as festive rather than formal.
• The mango motif, in a modern register. The top is built on the paisley or mango shape that runs through South Indian jewellery and Kanjeevaram borders alike — but rendered in openwork silver-white rather than solid gold, which is what makes these feel contemporary while still belonging to the tradition.
• A green centre, framed in white. Each top motif carries a single oval green stone ringed by concentric rows of close-set American diamonds, with small green teardrops repeating around the lower edge of the dome below. The colour sits where it falls closest to the face.
• Pearl drops along the rim. The fringe softens the base of the jhumka so the piece finishes gently instead of ending on a hard edge.
• Silver-white, not gold. This is the register that works when your saree already has heavy gold zari and another gold piece would compete with it.
• Push-back closure. Straightforward to put on and take off, and secure enough for a long function.

What to wear these with

Silver-white and green is a deliberately cooler pairing than the gold-and-ruby that dominates South Indian occasion jewellery. That makes these earrings the right answer for a green or emerald saree, where the stone picks up the drape directly, and for navy, grey, silver-grey, ivory, off-white and pastel sarees, where they read as the single cool accent in the look. They also work against a white-and-gold Kanjeevaram, where the silver tone stops the whole outfit becoming one continuous sheet of gold.

Wear them to weddings as a guest, receptions, engagements, sangeet evenings and festivals — occasions with photographs, where length and movement show.

Which necklines and hairstyles suit long jhumkas

Long jhumkas need clear space around them. They look best with hair pulled back or worn up, and with a high-neck, boat-neck or closed-collar blouse where nothing competes at the shoulder line. If you are wearing a heavy necklace at the same time, let one lead — either a short choker with these earrings, or a long haram with smaller studs, but not both at full weight.

Product details

• Pair of long three-tier jhumka earrings
• Stones: American diamonds (cubic zirconia) with green stone accents
• Colour: silver-white tone with green stones and white pearl drops
• Design: paisley-shaped top with oval green centre, openwork link, domed jhumka with pearl-drop fringe
• Closure: push-back

Please note

American diamond is the trade name for cubic zirconia — a clear, brilliant stone used widely in fashion jewellery. These are not diamonds, and this is premium imitation jewellery. We say so plainly because we would rather you buy with a clear picture than be disappointed on delivery.

Caring for them

• Put jewellery on last — after makeup, perfume and hairspray have fully dried — and take it off first, before bathing, exercise, swimming or sleeping.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear. Use a soft dry brush for the close-set stone work, where a cloth cannot reach.
• Keep away from perfume, deodorant, creams, water, hot water, detergent, household chemicals and prolonged sweat. Do not wash or soak them.
• Store the pair in an airtight box, laid flat and separately from other jewellery, so the pearl fringe does not catch or tangle.
• Finish life varies with how often you wear them, your climate and how you store them. We do not promise permanent shine — we give you the steps that genuinely extend it.

Frequently asked questions

What earrings go with a green saree?
Silver-tone jhumkas with a green stone are one of the most reliable answers. The green picks up the saree directly, and the silver-white setting keeps the pairing from competing with the gold zari most green silks already carry. Long jhumkas also add movement, which flatters a heavier drape.

What is American diamond?
American diamond is the trade name used across India for cubic zirconia — a clear, hard, brilliant stone that is cut and faceted like a diamond and catches light in the same way. It is not a diamond and is not sold as one. It is the standard stone in quality fashion jewellery, which is why an American diamond set costs a fraction of a real one while photographing almost identically.

Are these real diamonds?
No. These are American diamonds, which is cubic zirconia. This is premium imitation jewellery. We state that clearly rather than leaving you to guess.

Is this real silver?
No. This is premium imitation (fashion) jewellery in a silver-white tone. We say so plainly rather than leaving you to guess.

What is a jhumka?
A jhumka is a bell or dome-shaped earring, one of the most recognisable forms in Indian jewellery. These are long jhumkas — a decorative top, a connecting link and then the bell — so they fall further than a classic single-dome jhumka.

What type of closure do these earrings have?
Push-back. The post goes through the ear and a small back pushes on to hold it — simple to put on and take off, and secure enough to wear through a long function.

Why choose American diamond over gold-tone jewellery?
Two reasons. First, colour: silver-white sits better against sarees that already carry heavy gold zari, where a second gold piece competes. Second, brilliance: American diamonds are faceted to throw light, so they read brighter than gold-tone work in photographs and under evening lighting — which is where most wedding and reception pictures are taken.

Do these come with a matching necklace?
This listing is for the pair of earrings on its own. Message us on WhatsApp if you would like a coordinated necklace suggestion for your saree.

Can I wear long jhumkas with my hair down?
You can, but they show best with hair pulled back or worn up. Long earrings need clear space around them — with hair down, the fringe and the movement get lost.

What blouse neckline suits long jhumkas?
High-neck, boat-neck and closed-collar blouses work best, because nothing competes at the shoulder line. Deep or wide necklines pull the eye downward and away from the earrings.

Can I wear these with a heavy necklace?
Let one piece lead. Either a short choker with these earrings, or a long haram with smaller studs. Two statement pieces at full weight cancel each other out.

Will the pearl drops come loose?
The fringe is the most delicate part of any jhumka. Store the pair laid flat in an airtight box rather than dropped into a pouch with other pieces, and avoid pulling them through a saree pallu or dupatta when dressing.

Do you offer Cash on Delivery, and how long does delivery take?
Yes, COD is available. Prepaid orders ship free; COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge. We dispatch generally within 2 working days, and delivery takes about 4–5 working days to metro cities and 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations from dispatch. We ship within India only.

Shipping, COD and returns

• Delivered across all serviceable Indian PIN codes. We ship within India only.
• Dispatch generally within 2 working days (next working day if you order on a non-working day).
• Delivery estimate from dispatch: 4–5 working days to metro cities, 7–8 working days to other serviceable locations.
• Free shipping on prepaid orders. COD orders carry a Rs. 100 shipping and handling charge.
• Returns are accepted for products damaged in transit. Email clear photographs within 48 hours of delivery and we will arrange a replacement with the same or a similar product, subject to stock availability.