The Raja-Rani Heritage Studs
The maker's mark
Two miniature heirlooms: Raja and Rani enamel portraits, haloed with uncut crystal light
Solid brass base with 22k gold coating in a rich antique finish
Dual-craft design: hand-painted Meenakari portraits with Kundan-style uncut crystal halo
Approx. 1.0" diameter | Brass post with supportive disc back
Specification
- The Motif
- A mismatched but matching pair. Left Ear: The King in a pink turban. Right Ear: The Queen in a pink veil. Together, they represent the eternal bond.
- The Technique
- Dual-Craft.
- Center
- Meenakari. The portraits are hand-painted on a black enamel base using single-hair brushes.
- Border
- Kundan. A "sunburst" halo of clear, uncut-style glass stones surrounds the painting to catch the light.
- The Palette
- Stark Black background, vibrant Pink accents, and clear stones set in Gold.
- The Material
- Solid Brass Alloy (Substantial and durable).
- The Plating
- Coated in 22k Gold for a rich, antique finish.
- Dimensions
- Approx 1.0" diameter (Large statement studs).
- Closure
- Brass post with a secure disc back to support the weigh
Impact: The central painting is glass-powder fused to metal. Do not drop on hard surfaces, as the enamel can crack.
Storage: Store in the Gullye dust bag to prevent the Kundan stones from scratching the painted faces.
Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days by FedEx Ground, arriving in 2 to 7 days across the U.S. Your tracking follows the moment it leaves us. Should it ever need to come home, you have 30 days from delivery.
The story
Before photography, there was Meenakari.
Master Artisan Ratan treats these earrings like tiny canvases. The challenge here is the detail of the faces. The central panel is barely the size of a coin. Ratan must use a brush made of a single squirrel hair to paint the King's mustache and the Queen's eyes.
Once the painting is fired and set, he frames it with a border of Kundan-style stones. This halo acts like a frame in a gallery drawing the eye inward to the art. It is a tribute to the royal courts of Rajasthan, where art was worn as often as it was displayed.
History in the making.
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What is Gullye
Gullye finds its soul in the forgotten lanes, where quiet hands shape beauty that the world often overlooks. We bring these stories forward not as relics of the past, but as living treasures meant to be cherished.
The house of Gullye
Slow by hand.
Heirloom objects from the workshops of South Asia, made in editions, never in factories.
The Raja-Rani Heritage Studs
Two miniature heirlooms: Raja and Rani enamel portraits, haloed with uncut crystal light
Gullye makes sculptural pieces by hand, in small editions, with master artisans in Jaipur. Once an edition sells out, it is retired.
The specification
Moisture: Brass tarnishes with moisture. Keep absolutely dry.
Impact: The central painting is glass-powder fused to metal. Do not drop on hard surfaces, as the enamel can crack.
Storage: Store in the Gullye dust bag to prevent the Kundan stones from scratching the painted faces.
In confidence
Is each piece handmade? Yes. Every piece is made and finished by hand, so slight variations occur — they are part of its character.
What if it is not right? Returns are easy within 30 days, no questions asked.
The Miniature Portrait.
From the same atelier
