Polki earrings have always possessed a certain theatricality. Uncut diamonds catch light with a softness that feels worlds apart from conventional sparkle, while sculptural forms, intricate settings and flashes of colour give the traditional technique a distinctly contemporary presence. From peacock-inspired silhouettes to cascading drops, these five designs explore Polki through nature, architecture and poetry, each finding its own expression of grandeur.
The Panache
There is an almost regal flourish to Frontier Jewellers’ The Panache, a design inspired by the moment a peacock opens its plume. The sweeping silhouette unfurls with Polki-set forms, while touches of green lend the composition an unexpected freshness. Like the morning pausing before beauty takes flight once again, the earrings turn a familiar motif into something lyrical and dramatically poised.
Mukula
Nature is captured at its most fleeting in DC Jewellers’ Mukula. Inspired by a bud holding the promise of bloom, the earrings take on a softly rounded, sculptural form illuminated by shimmering Polki. Their intricate surface catches the light from every angle, translating the delicacy of something about to flower into a design with richness and presence.
Where The Light Falls
Indriya by Aditya Birla Group’s Where The Light Falls takes its cue from rain descending from palace eaves. Rose-toned frames, coloured centre stones and elongated cascades of luminous Polki drops create a composition that feels both architectural and fluid. Geometry softens into movement as each suspended element catches the light, giving the earrings an elegant sense of rhythm.
Shikhara
Sacred architecture and quiet devotion inform Mehta Emporium Jewellers’ Shikhara. Circular Polki-set tops lead into intricately detailed jhumka forms, creating a silhouette steeped in traditional Indian jewellery vocabulary. Inspired by the morning echo of a temple bell, the design balances sculpted elegance with the timeless poetry of heritage craftsmanship.
Nizara
Suspended between earth and cloud, Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers’ Nizara finds its inspiration in the moment before a droplet becomes rain. Layers of Polki surround vivid pink and turquoise-toned accents, while the elongated construction gives the earrings an almost talismanic quality. The result is a richly detailed design that carries a quiet story of longing, light and renewal.
Together, these creations from Frontier Jewellers, DC Jewellers, Indriya by Aditya Birla Group, Mehta Emporium Jewellers and Vummidi Bangaru Jewellers were among the winner and nominees in the Polki Earrings category at the 21st Retail Jeweller India Awards 2026. Collectively, they reveal the extraordinary versatility of Polki, where centuries-old craftsmanship continues to find new expression through storytelling, form and imagination.
