{"product_id":"jaya-wooden-earrings","title":"Jaya Wooden Earrings – Ebony \u0026 Boxwood Banded Diamond Studs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJaya Wooden Earrings – Ebony \u0026amp; Boxwood Banded Diamond Stud Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJaya\u003c\/em\u003e is Sanskrit for victory — and this is a shape that holds itself like one. A diamond standing on its point, sharp at the top and sharp at the bottom, 4 cm across, with nothing hanging and nothing swinging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is \u003cstrong\u003eEbony\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the upper half is left entirely plain. Across the lower half run \u003cstrong\u003etwo stripes of Boxwood\u003c\/strong\u003e, joined edge to edge into the Ebony so that the pale gold reads as bands cutting horizontally across the point. The stripes are not painted on. They are separate pieces of wood bonded in, so the colour goes all the way through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe faces are not flat. Each one is worked with a gentle hollow that runs to a ridge, so the surface catches light differently as you move — near-black at one angle, warm and almost metallic at another. In daylight the Boxwood in particular throws a good deal of light back, which is why it can look brighter in a photograph than it does in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolid above, banded below. The pair weighs 10 g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Jaya is made from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e a diamond set on its point, with sculpted faces and sharp tips, 4 cm across\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony, plain through the upper half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e two Boxwood stripes joined horizontally across the lower half\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e both tones are the woods' own — Ebony's black and Boxwood's honey gold, each deepened by cutting and polishing. No dye, stain or paint anywhere on this pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFastening:\u003c\/strong\u003e push-back studs on metal alloy posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10 g per pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in:\u003c\/strong\u003e India, from responsibly repurposed exotic hardwoods, handcrafted by skilled artisans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a banded point is difficult\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJoining\u003c\/strong\u003e bonds separate strips of wood into one block, which is then shaped as a single object. Every mating face has to be worked dead flat and dead square first, because a join is only as invisible as the surfaces going into it. A gap of a fraction of a millimetre shows as a dark line against Boxwood, and it cannot be corrected afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJaya adds a second problem on top of that. The stripes are horizontal, but the shape narrows to a point at the bottom — so as the form tapers, the two bands sit at different widths, and they have to be placed so the spacing still reads as deliberate once the diamond closes to a tip. Then the faces are hollowed, which cuts across the bands at a changing depth. A stripe that wandered by a hair at the joining stage becomes obvious the moment the surface curves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tips are the last risk. Ebony is dense but brittle at a fine point, and there is no recovering a chipped tip — the piece is scrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA stud that still reads as a statement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost statement earrings solve the problem by hanging lower. Jaya doesn't. At 4 cm across it sits flat against the lobe and gets its presence from width and contrast instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it a rare thing: an earring with real visual weight that stays put. Nothing swings into your neck, nothing catches on a dupatta, and there is no drop to worry about when you tip your head. For anyone who finds danglers impractical but finds plain studs too quiet, this is the middle answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to style Jaya\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarees:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent with handloom, cotton and tussar in cream, mustard, rust, black and deep green. The banding echoes a woven border without repeating it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffice and everyday:\u003c\/strong\u003e a stud that reads as considered rather than decorative. Nothing moves, nothing distracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-neck and collared blouses:\u003c\/strong\u003e the natural pairing. A closed neckline leaves no room for a necklace, and a 4 cm stud fills that gap without crowding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFestive wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Durga Puja, Diwali and daytime functions, where warm wood holds its colour in sunlight better than metal does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e linen, black, cream, denim, sharp tailoring — the geometry suits a clean silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne caution: keep striped or checked fabric away from this pair. The banding is the whole point and a competing stripe flattens it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCaring for your Jaya earrings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePut your earrings on after perfume, makeup and skincare have settled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake them off before bathing, swimming or exercising — moisture is what stresses a join over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe gently with a soft, dry cloth after each wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore in the box or pouch provided, away from moisture, direct sunlight and heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle by the metal posts rather than the wooden face, and take care of the tips — they are the most vulnerable part of the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRelated designs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/varga-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVarga\u003c\/a\u003e — a bevelled Ebony square, if you want the geometry without the banding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/trinetra-wooden-earrings\"\u003eTrinetra\u003c\/a\u003e — three Ebony squares, plain and stacked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/rukmani-wooden-earrings\"\u003eRukmani\u003c\/a\u003e — the same joining technique with Padauk in the mix, as a drop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/kala-wooden-earrings\"\u003eKala\u003c\/a\u003e — banded Boxwood and Padauk, if you prefer warmer tones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vedika-wooden-earrings\"\u003eVedika\u003c\/a\u003e — three woods joined and run as a slim vertical bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDispatched within 2–3 working days. Free shipping on prepaid orders within India; delivery is typically 2–3 days to metro cities and 5–7 days elsewhere in India. Cash on Delivery is available at selected locations with a ₹50 cash-handling charge. Jaya ships worldwide, arriving within 5–10 days of your order — import duties and local taxes are payable by the recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big are they?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n4 cm across the diamond, point to point. That is statement width for a stud — wider than most — which is exactly the intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the pale stripes painted on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. Each of the two stripes is a separate strip of Boxwood joined edge to edge with the Ebony, and the block is shaped afterwards. The colour runs all the way through the wood rather than sitting on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat woods are used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTwo. Ebony for the body, Boxwood for the two stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold colour real gold, or metal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNeither. It is Boxwood, which is naturally a pale honey gold and warms further as it is cut and polished. In daylight the polished surface throws back a good deal of light and can read almost metallic, but there is no plating or leaf on this pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do they fasten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPush-back studs on metal alloy posts. They sit flat against the lobe with no drop and no movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much do they weigh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n10 g the pair. A metal earring 4 cm across would weigh several times that, which is what lets a stud be this size without dragging on the lobe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between joining and inlay?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJoining bonds separate pieces of wood edge to edge and shapes the result as one object. Inlay cuts a channel into a solid piece and sets another wood inside it. Jaya is joined, which is why the stripes are broad bands rather than fine lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the stripes wear off or fade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. There is no surface layer to wear away and no dye to fade. Both woods deepen slightly with age, which tends to sharpen the contrast rather than soften it. Keep them out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCould the bands come apart?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot in normal wear. The joints are bonded and the block is shaped as one piece afterwards. What does stress a join is prolonged moisture, so take them off before showering or swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the points sharp against the skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tips are shaped and polished, not left as edges. They are fine against the cheek and the neck. They are, however, the part most likely to chip if the earring is dropped onto a hard floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre wooden earrings strong enough for regular wear?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEbony and Boxwood are both dense hardwoods, and each pair is hand-finished and quality-checked before it leaves us. Jaya handles daily wear. What it does not handle is being dropped onto tile or stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if they get wet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDry them straight away with a soft cloth and leave them in open air before storing. Brief contact is survivable; soaking, swimming and showering are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the posts made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMetal alloy. The wooden face — the part against your ear — is bare Ebony and Boxwood with no plating or coating. If your ears react easily to metal, please write to us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these work with a saree?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVery well, particularly with handloom and cotton, and particularly with a high-neck or collared blouse where a necklace isn't an option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill my pair look exactly like the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe design will match. The exact stripe placement and the grain in each piece will not, because every strip is cut and fitted by hand and no two pieces of Boxwood carry the same figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSomething arrived damaged — what do I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWrite to us within 48 hours with photographs and your unboxing video. The video is required for damage, missing and wrong-item claims, so please film yourself opening the parcel — it is much easier than sorting it out afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship internationally?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, worldwide. Orders generally arrive within 5–10 days. Import duties, customs and local taxes are payable by the recipient, not included in what you pay us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chandrakalakriti","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49600255623427,"sku":"DEC-24-CAW-0133","price":599.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/0209\/1779\/files\/jaya-on-model-ear-close-up_82e98143-0152-4dcd-8c24-842dc4eec56e.png?v=1789048341","url":"https:\/\/chandrakalakriti.com\/products\/jaya-wooden-earrings","provider":"Chandrakalakriti","version":"1.0","type":"link"}