Hṛdmañjarī | हृन्मञ्जरी

Hṛd (हृद्) — heart | Mañjarī (मञ्जरी) — a cluster of blossoms / a flowering spray | Pronounced: hrid-MAN-ja-ree

A handcrafted brass-alloy demi-fine stud drop earring — a radiant sun-fluted gold heart stud suspending a mismatched sapphire bead and a ribbed gold cowrie drop — one earring in pink sapphire, one in teal sapphire — in 22k Gold Plated.

The Design

Hṛdmañjarī — meaning “Heart in Bloom” — opens with a bold heart-shaped stud, its surface engraved in a radiating sun-burst pattern that catches light from every angle. It is a stud that functions as a centrepiece — commanding at the ear, yet balanced enough to carry what follows. From the base of the heart, a single faceted sapphire bead hangs freely: one earring carries a pink sapphire, warm and translucent; the other a teal sapphire, deep and forest-cool. The intentional mismatch is not an afterthought — it is the design. Two sides of the same stone, two moods of the same wearer.

Below the sapphire hangs a ribbed gold cowrie-form drop — elongated, weighted, and detailed with fine beaded edging along its seam. The cowrie shape in Indian jewellery tradition carries an association with abundance and protection; here it functions as a counterweight, grounding the lightness of the heart and stone above it. The full earring moves gently at the jaw, the drop swinging with the cadence of the wearer.

Craft & Material

Handcrafted entirely in India by highly skilled karigars, Hṛdmañjarī is made in high-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly — and finished in your choice of 22k Gold Plated, 925 Silver Plated, Rose Gold Plated, or Black Rhodium Plated. Each plated finish is sealed with a protective e-coating for tarnish and wear resistance. Each heart stud is individually engraved; the cowrie drop is hand-formed. No two pieces are mechanically identical — natural minor variations in stone hue, engraving depth, and surface character are inherent to handmade production and are not defects.

Why It Sells

Mismatched sapphire earrings combine two of the strongest commercial signals in the current demi-fine market: the enduring heart motif and the growing consumer preference for intentional asymmetry. The sun-burst engraved heart stud is a bold, recognisable form with cross-cultural appeal across South Asian, Western, and East Asian jewellery markets. Pink and teal sapphire as a mismatched pair creates a warm-cool complementary contrast that is highly photogenic. The ribbed cowrie drop adds a distinct cultural reference and a weighted, satisfying movement at the jaw. Four finish options allow a single design to serve multiple consumer segments and price points. The 22k Gold Plated finish delivers the visual register of fine gold jewellery at a competitive wholesale price.

Craft & Construction

• Base Metal: High-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly
• Craftsmanship: Handcrafted by skilled karigars in India; sun-burst engraved heart stud, hand-formed ribbed cowrie drop
• Stud Form: Sun-burst engraved gold heart — radiant ribbed surface, fully three-dimensional
• Primary Stone: Sapphire — mismatched pair: pink sapphire (one ear) + teal sapphire (other ear), faceted oval bead, hanging freely from stud base
• Drop Charm: Ribbed gold cowrie / torpedo form — elongated, weighted, beaded seam detail
• Plating: Thick-layer electroplating in 22k Gold Plated, 925 Silver Plated, Rose Gold Plated, or Black Rhodium Plated
• Finish: Warm polished 22k Gold Plated (as photographed)
• Protective Coating: E-coating applied over plating for tarnish and wear resistance
• Closure: Stud post with butterfly back

Product Specifications

Available Finishes

• 22k Gold Plated (as photographed)
• 925 Silver Plated
• Rose Gold Plated
• Black Rhodium Plated

All variants share the same handcrafted construction and protective e-coating.

Wholesale Supply

Hṛdmañjarī is manufactured and supplied factory-direct from India, enabling consistent quality control, competitive wholesale pricing, and reliable lead times. Low minimum order quantities are available for new trade partners; repeat supply arrangements for established accounts. Contact Narmae for current MOQ and lead time terms.

Care Instructions

• Avoid contact with perfume, deodorant, body spray, cosmetics, sanitiser, and household chemicals.
• Remove before bathing, swimming, sauna, gym activity, or sleeping.
• Wipe gently with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth after each wear.
• Store individually in an airtight pouch or soft-lined jewellery box. Do not stack pieces.
• Keep away from abrasive surfaces, direct sunlight, and high humidity.
• Handle with care to preserve the protective e-coating, engraved heart surface, and stone setting.
• Store with an anti-tarnish strip in a cool, dry place for long-term preservation.