Mint Bead Floral Chandbalis

Mint Bead Floral Chandbalis

A softer chandbali. The stud is a scalloped flower, its petals outlined in gold and filled with white stones around a tiny green-and-ruby centre. From it hangs a broad crescent worked in rows of white stones with green and ruby-red accents along the inner curve, a small stone flower suspended at its heart. The fringe below alternates pale mint green oval beads with cream pearl clusters — lighter and quieter than the usual deep green drop.

What makes this pair work

• Mint instead of emerald. The pale green changes the whole character of the earring. Where deep green reads as formal and bridal, mint reads as fresh — and it works with pastels that defeat most temple jewellery.
• A scalloped stud, not a flat one. The petal outlines give the top a carved edge that catches light separately from the stones.
• The floating flower. A small stone flower hanging free inside the crescent, moving independently of the frame.
• White-stone density. The crescent is packed rather than spot-set, so it holds its brightness under indoor function lighting.

How to style it

• This is the pastel pair. Powder pink, pista green, lavender, peach, ivory, pale blue — colours most temple earrings fight with, these sit beside comfortably.
• Georgette, chiffon and organza as readily as silk. The lighter bead colour suits a softer fabric, which is unusual for a chandbali.
• Also fine on classic silk — against maroon or mustard Kanjivaram the mint becomes an unexpected accent rather than a match.
• Keep the neckline simple. A fine chain, a short choker or nothing. Avoid a heavily stoned necklace, which will make the mint look washed out.
• Hair to one side rather than a severe bun — a softer earring suits softer hair.

Product details

• Chandbali drop earrings, sold as a pair
• Colour: gold tone with white, green and ruby-red stones, mint green bead drops and cream pearl beads
• Design: scalloped flower stud filled with white stones, crescent chandbali in dense white stone work with green and ruby-red accents, a suspended stone flower at the centre, and a fringe alternating mint green oval beads with pearl clusters
• Post-and-back fitting

Please note

This is premium imitation (fashion) jewellery. The green, red and white stones are decorative stones — they are not emeralds, rubies or diamonds, and are not sold as such. The pearls are pearl beads, not cultured or natural pearls. This is a standard finish, not an anti-tarnish or specially coated piece.

Caring for it

• Put jewellery on last — after makeup, perfume and hairspray have fully dried — and take it off before bathing, exercise, swimming or sleeping.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear, and use a soft dry brush around the dense stone settings.
• Keep away from perfume, deodorant, creams, water, hot water, detergent, household chemicals and prolonged sweat. Do not wash or soak.
• Store flat in an airtight box so the bead fringe does not tangle with other pieces.
• Lift by the stud, not by the fringe or the floating flower.

Frequently asked questions

Can I wear temple jewellery with pastel or Western-cut outfits?
Yes, if the piece carries a soft colour of its own. A pair with pale mint beads, like this one, bridges to pastel fabrics in a way that pure ruby-and-gold temple jewellery cannot. Keep the rest of the look minimal and the combination reads as deliberate.

What is a chandbali earring?
A chandbali is built around a crescent-moon shape — chaand means moon, bali means earring. It came into Indian jewellery in the Mughal era and was absorbed into South Indian temple jewellery, where it is now one of the most worn festive shapes.

Are these too dressy for a daytime function?
No — the pale beads make them noticeably lighter in feel than a deep-green or ruby chandbali, which suits a daytime pooja, a haldi or a mehendi as well as an evening.

Are these suitable for Diwali, Dussehra and Navratri?
Yes. Green and gold is a traditional Navratri pairing, and the lighter palette works well for daytime Golu visits and Dandiya evenings alike.

Are the green stones real emeralds?
No. They are decorative green stones and green beads. They are not emeralds and are not sold as such — the same applies to the red and white stones.

Are the pearls real?
No. They are pearl beads, not cultured or natural pearls.

Is this jewellery anti-tarnish?
No. This is a standard gold-tone finish, not an anti-tarnish or specially coated piece. Wiping it dry after each wear and keeping it away from perfume and sweat is what extends the finish.

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.