Sui Dhaga
A needle-and-thread earring: a fine chain that threads through the piercing and hangs on both sides.
Sui means needle and dhaga means thread. A straight post passes through the lobe and a chain trails behind it.
The effect is deliberately minimal, and the length is adjustable simply by pulling the chain through.
Pearl versions usually place a single pearl at the front with the chain falling behind the ear.
When you are buying
The lightest earring style there is, which makes it the practical choice for stretched or sensitive piercings.
Lightweight earrings
A few from the collection, from ₹1,000.
Rich and Traditional Pearl Studs Just like the ones made in Gold
Cute Pearl Studs in leaf like Zircon Stones
Pretty Flower Earrings Featuring White Mother Of Pearl Petals & Peach Pearls
Bunny Shaped Pearl Studs in White Pearls and Rose Gold Metal
Bunny Shaped Pearl Studs in Pink Pearls and Rose Gold Metal
Bunny Shaped Pearl Studs in Lavendar Pearls and Rose Gold Metal
Cute Pearl Studs in Lavendar Pearls and Rose Gold Metal
Cute Pearl Studs in Pink Pearls and Rose Gold Metal
Hangings
Earrings that hang below the lobe, as opposed to studs that sit on it. The everyday Indian term for drop earrings.
Stud
An earring that sits directly on the lobe, held by a post through the piercing.
Chain
Linked metal forming a flexible necklace or bracelet, sold by length, gauge and link pattern.
Ear Wire
The hook that passes through the piercing on a hanging earring.