INDIA, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY

Traditionally, jewellery has been used to reflect wealth and status. Earrings held a pivotal role in this sense, coming in various distinctive styles, with the most notable being the dome-shaped 'jhumka.' This particular design, prevalent across India, draws inspiration from Mughal architectural monuments like the dome-covered mosques. This concept gained even more popularity during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, as this style underwent further embellishment and refinement.