18k Gold-Plated 925 Silver Mini Chandbali Earrings · Zircon CZ
✦ New — be the first to reviewHallmarked 925 sterling silver, handcrafted by anokhi's Jaipur silversmiths — ships with a certificate of authenticity.
- Mini 18 mm crescent, 24 mm total drop — chandbali sized for a working day
- 18k gold plating over solid 925 sterling silver, never brass or plated steel
- Fine line of lab-created CZ (what the Indian trade calls zircon) along the crescent
- ~4 g the pair stated, not estimated; BIS hallmarked for 925 purity
About this piece
A mini chandbali is the same crescent-moon Mughal earring shape worked small — 18 mm across and 24 mm end to end — so it clears a shirt collar and can be worn on a Tuesday instead of being kept for weddings. This anokhi pair is solid 925 sterling silver under 2 micron of 18k gold plating, which is how you get the gold colour chandbali is traditionally made in without paying gold prices, with a fine line of lab-created CZ along the crescent edge. About 4 g the pair, BIS hallmarked for 925 purity, and the exact weight is printed on the listing.
Specifications
How to wear
Short enough to sit clear of a collar, so this is the chandbali for office hours, a weekday dinner or a small pooja — wear it with a kurta or a plain shirt and skip the necklace, the way the full-size crescent is worn. Gold plating is a surface layer, so put on perfume and hairspray first and the earrings last, wipe with the dry cloth after wear, and store the pair flat in the pouch rather than loose in a bag where the crescent edge rubs against keys.
Frequently asked
Is this zircon or cubic zirconia?
Cubic zirconia. Zircon is the word the Indian jewellery trade uses for CZ, so we list both and you can search either — but true zircon is a separate natural mineral, and what is set here is lab-created cubic zirconia. anokhi does not sell diamonds and never describes CZ as one.
How long will the gold plating last?
Earrings hold plating better than any other category because almost nothing rubs them — no sleeve, no desk edge, no steering wheel. With normal wear and the care above, expect a couple of years before the crescent edges start warming back towards silver colour, and the piece underneath stays solid hallmarked 925 either way.
Is this real 925 sterling silver?
Yes. Every anokhi piece is solid 925 sterling silver (92.5% pure), BIS hallmarked for 925 purity where applicable, and ships with a certificate of authenticity — never silver-plated or German silver.
Will it tarnish, and how do I care for it?
Pieces carry an anti-tarnish finish. Wipe with the included cloth, avoid perfume/water contact, and store dry in the pouch between wears to keep them bright for years.
What are the shipping, COD and return terms?
Free shipping above ₹999, cash on delivery pan-India, and 7-day easy returns on unused, hallmarked items in original packaging. Authenticity issues are refunded in full.
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