Sarpech
A turban ornament worn at the front of a headdress, historically a mark of rank among Mughal and Rajput nobility.
Sar means head and pech means to twist, describing how the piece was fixed into a turban.
It typically rises into a plume shape, often set with an emerald or a spinel and hung with pearl drops.
The kalgi is the related feather-shaped ornament, sometimes holding a real heron plume.
When you are buying
Now worn mainly by grooms. The fixing matters more than the design, since a turban ornament that works loose during a ceremony is a real problem.
Occasion pieces
A few from the collection, from ₹1,200.
The Moonrise Ring
Lustrous Gold Finish Pendant Accentuated With 7mm Oval White Pearl
Twirled Knot Pendant Accentuated With 7mm Oval White Pearl & CZ
Rich Red Faux-leather & White Pearl Bracelet
Bright Sky-Blue Faux-leather & Peach Pearl Bracelet
Fun Orange Faux-leather & White Pearl Bracelet
Stylish pearl pendant and earrings set 1
Stretchable Light Grey Button Pearls Bracelet
Passa
A fan-shaped head ornament worn at the side of the head, above the ear. Also called a jhoomar.
Nizami Jewellery
The court style of the Nizams of Hyderabad: pearls in abundance, emeralds, and Persian-influenced form.
Bridal Set
A matched group of pieces worn together for a wedding: typically a necklace, earrings, and often a maang tikka.
Emerald
The green variety of beryl. Panna in Hindi, the stone of Mercury, and almost always full of internal inclusions.