Earrings are an essential part of women’s fashion. They are the most loved and treasured ornaments worn by a woman. Be it your traditional look or western, it can never be complete without a matching pair of earrings.
Earrings come in different shapes and sizes. One of the most classic patterns of earrings is the Jhumkas. Jhumkas are traditional bell-shaped earrings, which owe its origin to ancient times. Due to their absolute elegance and flawless beauty, Jhumkas are sure to find a place in the vanity box of every girl who is an earring lover. They effortlessly add that additional grit and grace to your looks, and never run out of your style.
There are various designs of Jhumkas available in the market. Hence, picking the right kind Jhumkas can be a little tricky sometime. It is also important to know about various kinds of Jhumkas before investing in the right ones.
So, given below are the 10 types of Jhumka designs you should know about before buying:
#1. Diamond Jhumkas
Who isn’t a fan of diamond? Diamond jhumkas are always a yes and usually go well with every kind of Indian Attire. Due to the diamonds, they are very highly priced. But they instantly add that allure and charm to your looks. They are very light weighted as compared to other jhumkas and comfortable to carry. Pair them with your traditional attire, suits, designer costumes for that unbeatable glamorous look.
#2. Traditional Golden Jhumkas
These are the gold plated jhumkas, which generally come in conical shape. These Jhumkas are designed and decorated with various precious stones like ruby, sapphire, opal, pearls etc, which grant them their enriched and gorgeous look. Due to this, they are comparatively heavy in weight but are totally worth it. Every girl should own at least two three pairs of golden jhumkas. These are for Wedding functions, traditional events and festive occasions.
#3. Silver Oxide Jhumkas
These Jhumkas are made with oxidized form of silver as compared to normal silver jhumkas, which are not oxidized. These Jhumkas have a blackish effect to its color, which gives them a very unique look. Due to its blackish color, they can be worn everyday with any attire. However, the size of the Jhumkas should be taken care of depending on the attire and occasion.
#4. Pearl Jhumkas
Pearl Jhumkas come in different shapes, sizes and colors, whose body is embellished with different kinds of pearls. They are a piece of sheer elegance and grace. They will effortlessly add extra oomph to your traditional look, be it for wedding festivities, religious events or evening parties.
#5. Kundan Jhumkas
Owing their origin to the Royal land of Rajasthan, Kundan Jhumkas are surely a work of wonder. They are embellished with precious and beautiful stones, which make them look utterly gorgeous. They are a little heavy to carry but are sure to give you a dignified royal look. Pair them with your traditional attire for weddings and other festive occasions.
#6. Terracotta Jhumkas
Terracotta Jhumkas are handmade with earthen baked clay instead of any precious metal. They are very light weighted, easy to carry and skin friendly. They come in different shapes and designs. Sometimes, the designs on them are even inspired by nature, flowers or animals. They go well with simple traditional attire as well as modern outfits. However, they are not recommended for heavy parties.
#7. Meenakari Jhumkas
Meenakari is a form of Persian art, which involves coloring the surface of metals by fusing different contrasting colors. Meenakari Jhumkas are designed with Meenakari art form, which makes them very colorful and radiant. They have originated from Rajasthan. The latkans of these Jhumkas are generally made with a very bright color. These Jhumkas go pretty well when worn along with traditional attires on weddings and parties, making your look all the more lavish.
#8. Kashmiri Jhumkas
Kashmiri Jhumkas are truly the most appealing and irresistible design of Jhumkas. These Jhumkas come with long chains, which need to be worn behind the ears. They can also be beautifully pinned with our hair. The body of these Jhumkas is studded with precious stones and pearls, which make you stand out of the crowd. Wear them with your traditional attires on weddings or parties and you are sure to turn some heads all the way.
#9. Hoop Jhumkas
Hoop Jhumkas are a combination of two different types of earrings- hoops and Jhumkas, which lend them a very classy and unique look. The hoops generally come in round shapes attached with bell shaped Jhumkas hanging loose. Jhumkas with crescent moon shaped hoops are also very much in trend these days. They are an absolutely splendid piece of Jhumkas. They are very easy and comfortable to carry because of their light weight. They go well both with traditional and modern outfits.
#10. Ear cuffs
Ear cuffs Jhumkas are a combination of ear cuffs and Jhumkas, which are generally available in a wide range of designs and shapes. The upper portion of these Jhumkas is wrapped around the outer cartilage, which is chained to the lower portion that keeps hanging. Out of the various designs, the peacock shaped designs is the most popular and sought after. The heavy worked ear cuffs can be worn in weddings and parties whereas the simple ones can be worn with simple suits and salwars.
Now that you have learnt about the various designs of Jhumkas, picking the right pair will not be a tough task any more. Then what are you waiting for? Go and grab yourself the perfect pair of Jhumkas for the big event you have been prepping for.
