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 ₹700.
The Lantern Pearl Ring
The Blush Ring
The Duet Pearl Ring
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
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.