Paan Earrings

Description Statement paan shaped earrings with intricate detailing and an amethyst stone. Material + Dimensions 18K Gold on Brass 1.6" x 1.3"Weight: 21gm The Story Paan (from Sanskrit: पर्ण) is a preparation combining betel leaf with areca nut widely consumed throughout South Asia. Also called ‘Betel Leaf', it has a history of 5000 years as it has not only ruled the Indian food culture but also travelled to the Pacific countries. From Indian mythology to Ayurveda, it can be found everywhere with its medicinal values. Tambul, tamalapaku, nagavalli, nagarbel, vettile … known by different names in different Indian languages, the herby paan is deeply rooted in the subcontinental culture. Millions of Indians chew paan daily – its piquant and peppery taste make it an excellent mouth freshener or a post-meal treat. Handmade All our products are handmade using ancient lost-wax casting method by gifted artisans in Jaipur, India. Each piece is unique and made in limited quantities. Find our step-by-step process here. Product Care Care for this piece as you would carefully eat your paan. To avoid the wearing of your plating, remove when in contact with water, cleaning solutions, lotions and perfumes. All our pieces come with a Ziploc, silica gel pack and a handcrafted jewelry box for storage and longevity of plating. Shipping This product will be shipped out in 1-3 business days from Calcutta, India. If you would like your order delivery expedited please email us at hi@theoliostories.com and we'll try to accommodate your request. Also, we ship globally, you can find our shipping + return policies here.