{"product_id":"suktikaparda","title":"Śuktikaparda | Natural Scallop \u0026 Cowrie Shell Drop Earrings in 22k Gold Plated","description":"\u003ch1\u003eŚuktikaparda | शुक्तिकपर्द\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eŚukti (शुक्ति) — bivalve shell \/ the scallop shell | Kaparda (कपर्द) — cowrie shell \/ the auspicious shell of Vedic ritual and ancient Indian currency | Pronounced: shook-ti-KA-par-da\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA handcrafted demi-fine drop earring pair — a real natural scallop shell bezel-set in 22k Gold Plated suspended above a real natural cowrie shell bezel-set drop, hung on gold fish-hook ear wires. Real natural shells throughout; no two pairs are identical.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eŚuktikaparda — meaning \u003cem\u003e“Scallop and Cowrie”\u003c\/em\u003e — pairs two of the most culturally resonant shells in the natural world on a single ear wire. The upper element is a real fan-ribbed scallop shell, cream-white with the characteristic radiating ridges of the bivalve running from the hinge outward, enclosed in a plain 22k Gold Plated bezel that follows its natural outline. Below it, suspended on a small gold jump ring, a real cowrie shell — smooth, oval, white with a faint blue-grey iridescence on its domed face — also bezel-set in gold, its pointed oval form tapering to a clean tip. The two shells hang in sequence: the broad fan of the scallop above, the compact oval of the cowrie below, the gold bezels linking them into a coherent drop that moves naturally with the ear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn India, the cowrie — kaparda — has been a sacred object for millennia: used as currency, worn as protection, offered in ritual. The scallop carries its own cross-cultural weight as a symbol of Venus, pilgrimage, and the sea. Worn together on a single ear wire, as shown in the editorial photograph, they read simultaneously as coastal, ceremonial, and entirely contemporary — a piece that belongs equally at a beach wedding, a summer market, or a resort dinner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Material\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eŚuktikaparda is assembled entirely in India by \u003cstrong\u003eskilled karigars\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both the scallop and cowrie shells are \u003cstrong\u003ereal natural shells\u003c\/strong\u003e — uncarved, uncoloured, in their natural state — selected for completeness of form and evenness of tone. The bezels, jump ring connectors, and fish-hook ear wires are made in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality brass alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cem\u003eanti-allergic and skin-friendly\u003c\/em\u003e — and finished in \u003cstrong\u003e22k Gold Plated\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plated finish is sealed with a \u003cstrong\u003eprotective e-coating\u003c\/strong\u003e for tarnish and wear resistance. Because each shell is a natural object, no two pairs are identical — variations in shell tone, size, ribbing pattern, and surface iridescence are inherent to the material and are not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Sells\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etwo-shell drop format\u003c\/strong\u003e — scallop over cowrie — is a strong commercial proposition: it offers significantly more visual presence than a single-shell earring at a modest increase in production cost, making it the better-value SKU for wholesale buyers seeking statement pieces. The \u003cstrong\u003ecowrie shell\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most globally recognised natural jewellery elements, with deep roots in African, South Asian, and coastal fashion markets — its inclusion broadens the earring’s appeal well beyond the scallop-only buyer. The \u003cstrong\u003efish-hook drop format\u003c\/strong\u003e is the most commercially versatile earring construction — it suits both casual and formal wear, is universally flattering, and pairs naturally with the Śvetavarṇa scallop shell pendant for a complete coastal set. The \u003cstrong\u003eall-natural shell\u003c\/strong\u003e positioning — no synthetic materials, no resin fill, no artificial colouring — commands a premium in the artisan and eco-conscious wholesale segments. Four finish options extend reach across multiple consumer segments and price points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCraft \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBase Metal:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-quality brass alloy — anti-allergic and skin-friendly (bezels, connectors, and ear wires)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpper Shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real natural scallop shell — cream-white, fan-ribbed, bezel-wrapped in 22k Gold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower Shell:\u003c\/strong\u003e Real natural cowrie shell — smooth oval, white with blue-grey iridescence, bezel-wrapped in 22k Gold Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small gold jump ring linking upper and lower shell elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar Wire:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold fish-hook \/ shepherd’s hook — standard fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlating:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick-layer electroplating — 22k Gold Plated (as photographed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm polished 22k Gold Plated on all metal elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtective Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E-coating applied over plating for tarnish and wear resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCategory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarrings \/ Drop Earrings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarring Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-shell drop — fish-hook fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal natural scallop shell — cream-white, fan-ribbed, gold bezel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal natural cowrie shell — smooth oval, white with iridescence, gold bezel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold jump ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEar Wire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold fish-hook \/ shepherd’s hook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Metal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrass alloy (anti-allergic, skin-friendly) — all metal elements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThick-layer electroplating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtective Coating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE-coating over plating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarm polished 22k Gold Plated (as photographed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22k Gold Plated\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(as photographed)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e925 Silver Plated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRose Gold Plated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Rhodium Plated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll variants share the same natural scallop and cowrie shells; metal elements — bezels, connectors, and ear wires — are plated in the selected finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWholesale Supply\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eŚuktikaparda is \u003cstrong\u003emanufactured and supplied factory-direct from India\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with \u003cstrong\u003eperfume, deodorant, body spray, cosmetics, sanitiser,\u003c\/strong\u003e and household chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before \u003cstrong\u003ebathing, swimming, sauna, gym activity,\u003c\/strong\u003e or sleeping — \u003cstrong\u003enatural shells are sensitive to prolonged water exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, dry, lint-free cloth\u003c\/strong\u003e after each wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore individually in an \u003cstrong\u003eairtight pouch\u003c\/strong\u003e or soft-lined jewellery box. Do not stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep away from abrasive surfaces, direct sunlight, and high humidity — \u003cstrong\u003enatural shell can fade or dry out with prolonged UV or humidity exposure.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle with care to preserve the \u003cstrong\u003enatural shell surfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e and protective e-coating on all metal elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore with an \u003cstrong\u003eanti-tarnish strip\u003c\/strong\u003e in a cool, dry place for long-term preservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Narmae","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50025470755058,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0840\/6194\/6098\/files\/file_1788545397939.jpg?v=1788545661","url":"https:\/\/www.narmae.com\/products\/suktikaparda","provider":"Narmae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}