You can source every common earring type from Rajkot: studs, drops and danglers, hoops, jhumkas, chandbalis, ear cuffs and ear chains. Earrings are among the easiest pieces to sell abroad because they need no sizing, and they are often sold alone as well as in sets.
The main differences between types are the fitting, the weight and how the piece hangs. Those three decide comfort, and comfort decides returns.
The main types
- Studs (tops): a single stone or motif on a post with a push-back. Light, everyday and good for online sales.
- Drops and danglers: a motif hanging below the ear on a post or hook. The most varied group.
- Hoops and huggies: rings through the lobe, closed with a hinge or click. Huggies are small hoops that sit close to the ear.
- Jhumkas: bell-shaped drops, often under a stud top. A classic Indian style.
- Chandbalis: crescent-moon shaped earrings, usually with stones and pearls.
- Ear cuffs and ear chains (sahare): pieces that climb the ear or support a heavy earring with a chain to the hair.
Fittings and comfort
Every type depends on its fitting. Push-backs, screw-backs, French hooks, lever-backs and clip-ons all suit different weights and markets. The post or hook passes through the skin, so its metal matters most for nickel compliance. Our next article covers earring backs, hooks and hypoallergenic options in detail.
Heavy statement earrings and bridal jhumkas need support. Ask for the weight of each earring, and consider a sahara chain or a wider back for anything that feels heavy in the hand.
Quality points to check
- Posts are straight, smooth and firmly soldered to the earring.
- Hinged hoops close with a clear click and do not open on their own.
- Pairs match: same length, same stone colour, same angle of hang.
- Jhumka bells hang freely and their beads or ghungroo are secure.
- Plating covers the back of the earring, not just the front.
What this means for a buyer
Choose the types your customers wear, then specify fitting, metal and weight for each design. Creston & Co works for buyers only, for a fixed fee agreed in writing. We check fittings and pairs on samples and in production and arrange nickel testing at NABL-accredited labs. Start with a free sourcing review.