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Indian Earrings USA | Jhumkas, Chandbali, Kundan and More
Earrings are the one piece of Indian jewelry that most women reach for first. Not always the necklace. Not always the bangles. The earrings. They go on fastest, they work with the widest range of outfits, and for a lot of Indian-American women they are the piece that travels between worlds most easily | from a Monday meeting to a Saturday sangeet without anyone questioning whether it fits. The Mataari earring collection was built with that range in mind. More than 150 designs across jhumka earrings, chandbali earrings, Kundan earrings, temple earrings, antique earrings, stud earrings, dangler earrings and CZ earrings. All ship from Monroe Township, New Jersey. Order today and it arrives in 5–7 business days via standard shipping.
Browse by Earring Style
Jhumka Earrings
The jhumka is probably the most recognized Indian earring in the world, and for good reason. That dome top, the flared bell base, the slight sway when you turn your head | nothing else moves the way a jhumka does. Mataari carries jhumka earrings in Kundan glass gem work, oxidized antique gold, CZ-studded designs and Moissanite finishes. Sizes range from everyday small to full bridal statement. The bestselling pair in the collection is the Antique Radiance Moissanite Jhumka | Kundan work with pearl drops, under $50, ships from New Jersey.
Chandbali Earrings
Chand means moon. Bali means earring. A chandbali is shaped like a crescent, and that curve does something very specific to the face | it frames the jawline in a way straight drop earrings never quite manage. That is why chandbalis show up at almost every Indian wedding. The Mataari chandbali collection covers Kundan crescent designs with stone drops, CZ chandbalis in rhodium finish, and bridal-weight pieces that coordinate with heavy necklace sets. If you are buying earrings for a wedding and do not know where to start, this is usually the right place.
Kundan Earrings
Kundan is a glass gem setting technique from Rajasthan where stones are pressed into a base of gold foil rather than held in prongs. The result is a flat, richly colored surface | very different from the way a diamond or CZ catches light, more warm and layered than sharp and bright. Kundan earrings at Mataari include jhumka styles, flat disc drops, long layered designs and small studs. They pair naturally with Kundan necklace sets but also work as a standalone statement against a plain outfit.
Temple Earrings
Temple jewelry takes its motifs from the stone carvings inside South Indian temples | goddesses, peacocks, lotus flowers, elephants. The temple earrings in the Mataari collection are made in antique gold finish and carry that same iconography. These are the standard choice for South Indian weddings and Bharatanatyam dance performances, but in recent years they have found a much wider audience. A pair of temple earrings with a cotton saree and no other jewelry is a complete look. They also pair directly with sets from the temple jewelry collection.
Antique Earrings
The oxidized gold finish on antique earrings is one of those things that photographs better than almost anything else in Indian jewelry. The slightly darkened surface picks up light differently than polished gold | it looks richer in photos and more interesting on the ear. Mataari's antique earring range covers jhumkas, drop designs and small studs in oxidized finishes inspired by Rajasthani and Mughal heritage pieces. These work with silk sarees, lehengas and jeans with equal ease.
Stud Earrings
Not every day calls for a statement. The stud earring range at Mataari is for the days when you want something small, well-made and distinctly Indian without announcing itself. Kundan studs, CZ studs and Moissanite studs in round and floral shapes. Light enough to wear all day, detailed enough to notice up close. These are the everyday-carry earrings for women who wear Indian jewelry regularly and need something that works on a Tuesday.
Dangler Earrings
Dangler earrings are long drop earrings | they hang well below the earlobe and create the kind of movement that reads across a room. Mataari's dangler range includes stone-studded CZ and Moissanite designs, layered chain styles with pearl drops and Kundan work in elongated drop formats. These are occasion earrings | weddings, receptions, sangeets, Diwali parties where the goal is to be noticed.
CZ Earrings
Cubic zirconia catches light very close to the way a diamond does, and at a price that makes it possible to own multiple pairs for different outfits and occasions. CZ earrings at Mataari come in chandbali, jhumka and drop styles, in both gold and rhodium finishes. They are the right choice for Diwali parties, indoor receptions and any occasion where maximum sparkle is the goal and a $200 budget is more realistic than a $2,000 one.
What to Wear When
For Indian Weddings
Wedding earrings in Indian jewelry do a specific job | they fill the space between the necklace and the maang tikka, they frame the face in photographs, and they have to stay comfortable through a celebration that can run six to twelve hours. Chandbali earrings are the most photographed bridal style because of how they frame the jaw. Kundan jhumkas are the traditional North Indian bridal choice. For South Indian weddings, temple earrings are the standard. All three coordinate with sets from the bridal jewelry collection.
For Navratri
Nine nights of garba is a long time to wear heavy earrings. By night three, most people who wore full chandbalis on night one have switched to something lighter. Medium-sized jhumkas in antique gold or CZ are the most practical Navratri choice | enough personality to match a festive lehenga, light enough to still feel good at midnight. If you are dancing seriously, studs are the most sensible option.
For Diwali
Indoor celebrations, indoor lighting. CZ earrings and Moissanite designs are built for this | they pick up indoor light the way no other stones do, and they photograph well at parties. A pair of CZ chandbalis in gold tone is a safe, reliable Diwali earring choice that works with most outfits. Order at least a week before the date from our New Jersey warehouse and it arrives comfortably in time.
For Work and Everyday Wear
Indian stud earrings and small oxidized gold jhumkas are the pieces that travel between Indian and western dressing most easily. They fit within most professional dress codes, they pair with both kurtas and blazers, and they mark you as someone who wears Indian jewelry by choice and not just for occasions. The antique finish studs and small Kundan flower studs from the collection are the two most popular daily wear choices.
Ships from the USA | No Customs, No Wait
Every earring in this collection is stocked in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Orders are processed within 1–3 business days. There are no customs delays, no international shipping holds, no packages that disappear into a tracking system for two weeks. Delivery is 3 to 5 business days anywhere in the United States. Every pair is finished with 22K anti-tarnish gold plating. Exchanges accepted within 7 days of delivery for unworn items in original packaging. Email info@mataari.com and someone responds within hours.
A jhumka is a dome or bell-shaped Indian earring with a flared base that often has small beads or drops hanging from it. It sways when you move, which is part of the appeal. The style traces back centuries through Rajasthani and South Indian jewelry traditions. Browse jhumka earrings at Mataari in Kundan, antique gold, CZ and Moissanite finishes | small everyday sizes through full bridal weight.
3. What is the difference between a jhumka and a chandbali?
Shape. A jhumka is dome or bell-shaped and hangs straight down. A chandbali is crescent-shaped | it curves outward from the earlobe and frames the jaw differently. Jhumkas are the more traditional everyday and festival choice. Chandbalis are more associated with bridal occasions and formal events because their silhouette is more dramatic.
4. Which Indian earrings are best for a wedding?
Chandbali earrings for most North Indian and mixed wedding occasions | they frame the face well and photograph distinctly. Kundan jhumkas for the more traditional North Indian bridal look. Temple earrings for South Indian weddings. If you are buying as part of a bridal set, everything in the bridal jewelry collection includes coordinating earrings already.
5. Does Mataari ship earrings from the USA?
Yes. Everything ships from Monroe Township, New Jersey. No customs, no international processing, no three-week waits. Orders are processed in 1–3 business days. Standard delivery is 5–7 business days anywhere in the United States.
6. What is a chandbali earring?
A chandbali is a crescent moon-shaped earring | the name comes from chand (moon) and bali (earring). The style is from Mughal-era Rajasthani jewelry and typically features a curved body with hanging stone or pearl drops. Browse chandbali earrings at Mataari in Kundan and CZ designs.
7. What are temple earrings?
Temple earrings take their design from the stone carvings of South Indian Hindu temples | goddess figures, peacocks, lotuses, elephants. They are made in antique gold finish and are the standard choice for South Indian weddings and Bharatanatyam dance occasions. They also coordinate with sets from the temple jewelry collection at Mataari.
8. What Indian earrings work for everyday and office wear?
The stud earring range and small antique jhumkas in oxidized gold are the most practical everyday choices. Small enough for professional environments, detailed enough to register as Indian jewelry. They pair with both Indian and western clothing without looking like you got dressed up by accident.
10. What is the return and warranty policy on earrings?
Exchanges are accepted within 7 days of delivery for unworn items in original packaging. For damaged or incorrect items, contact us within 48 hours of delivery at info@mataari.com with your order number and 2–3 photos. We respond within hours.