Gold Jhumka Design Gallery: Bridal, Jhala and Daily Jhumki

24 original designs Earrings Reviewed 7 Oct 2026

This gold jhumka design gallery shows bridal pairs, light daily jhumkis, jhalas and layered bells, each with weight, karat and a short note you can show your karigar. The jhumka, or kan ka jhumka, is the bell shaped earring many Indian families buy for weddings and festivals.

Every jhumka gold design here is original. Use the notes to compare shapes, check back types and plan your gold weight before you visit the shop. For other styles, see our gold earrings design gallery, simple gold tops design ideas and hoop style gold bali design pairs.

Bridal Gold Jhumka Design for the Wedding Day

A bridal jhumka sits with heavy sarees and a full haar, so it needs size and fine detail. Here is a stylish bridal gold jhumka design for every budget, from medium to very grand.

Bridal gold jhumka design with temple arch stud, ruby drops and pearl fringe — Weight
About 22 to 28 g pair
Purity
22k, antique finish
Wear it for
Wedding and pheras
The arch top and deep red stones look rich with a red or maroon lehenga.
**Karigar note**Ask for a screw back with a strong thread, and check the BIS hallmark and HUID on both pieces.

Stylish bridal gold jhumka design with polki look uncut stones and emerald beads — Weight
About 20 to 25 g pair
Purity
22k, uncut stones
Wear it for
Wedding and reception
Flat uncut stones catch light softly and match a polki style necklace.
**Karigar note**Stones are charged separately. Ask the jeweller to write gold weight and stone weight as two lines on the bill.

Bridal gold jhumka design with peacock stud and two rows of small pearls — Weight
About 18 to 24 g pair
Purity
22k, matte with pearls
Wear it for
Wedding and sangeet
The peacock top and double pearl edge suit brides who love traditional motifs.
**Karigar note**Check that pearls are strung on wire, not thread, so they do not fall off after a few wears.

Bridal gold jhumka with kundan style stones and a sahara ear chain — Weight
About 25 to 30 g pair
Purity
22k, kundan style
Wear it for
Wedding day
The ear chain, called sahara, takes weight off the lobe, a practical touch for a heavy bridal gold jhumka design.
**Karigar note**Ask for an adjustable hook on the sahara chain and a solid, not hollow, stud post.

Modern Traditional Gold Jhumka Design

A modern traditional gold jhumka design keeps the bell shape but makes it cleaner and lighter. These are easy to wear with both kurtas and sarees.

New jhumka design gold pair with leaf stud and a hammered texture bell — Weight
About 7 to 9 g pair
Purity
22k, hammered finish
Wear it for
Daily and parties
Hammered texture hides small scratches, so this pair stays neat for longer.
**Karigar note**Ask for a medium push back with a stopper, or a screw back if your lobe is soft.

Two tone gold jhumka design new model with rose gold bell and yellow gold stud — Weight
About 6 to 8 g pair
Purity
18k, two tone
Wear it for
Parties and gifting
Rose gold on the bell adds a soft pink tone that suits indo western outfits.
**Karigar note**Two tone and rose gold usually come in 18k. Check the 750 stamp and HUID on the bill.

Jhumka gold design with mango kairi shaped stud and filigree bell — Weight
About 9 to 12 g pair
Purity
22k, filigree
Wear it for
Festivals and pujas
The kairi motif looks graceful with silk sarees, and filigree keeps the weight down.
**Karigar note**Filigree can bend if pressed. Ask for a slightly thicker wire on the bell edge.

Small Jhumki Design Gold for Daily Wear

A small gold jhumka design or jhumki is light, comfortable and safe for long days. These kan ka jhumka gold design ideas weigh less and suit school, college and office.

Small jhumki design gold with a plain dome bell and tiny bead drops — Weight
About 3 to 4 g pair
Purity
22k, high polish
Wear it for
Daily wear
A tiny dome that does not catch on dupattas or hair makes this an easy everyday jhumki.
**Karigar note**For daily use pick a solid bell, not a hollow pipe one, so it does not dent.

Gold jhumki design with five petal flower stud and a tiny white stone — Weight
About 3 to 5 g pair
Purity
22k, CZ centre
Wear it for
College and office
The flower top looks like a tops earring, and the small jhumki below adds some movement.
**Karigar note**Ask for a screw back for young girls. It holds better than a push back.

Jhumki new design gold with dotted granule bell and square stud — Weight
About 4 to 5 g pair
Purity
22k, granule work
Wear it for
Daily and gifting
Granule dots give a handmade look for little gold.
**Karigar note**Ask how the dots are fixed. Soldered granules last longer than pressed patterns.

Small gold jhumka design with mini bell, smooth edges and a screw back — Weight
About 2 to 3 g pair
Purity
22k, smooth polish
Wear it for
Gifting and daily
Rounded edges and a short drop make this pair gentle on young ears.
**Karigar note**Ask for a screw back with a flat end and no sharp wire ends on the bell.

Gold Jhala Design and Gold Chain Jhumka Design

A jhala has more chains and drops than a normal jhumka, so it sways when you walk. A gold chain jhumka design links the stud to the hair or ear with a fine chain.

Big jhala design gold earring with many hanging chains and ghungroo beads — Weight
About 15 to 20 g pair
Purity
22k, antique finish
Wear it for
Sangeet and haldi
Rows of fine chains end in small ghungroo beads that make a soft sound. Many families pick this big jhala design gold. It shines at a sangeet or haldi.
**Karigar note**Check that every chain end is soldered shut. Open links get lost.

Gold chain jhumka design with a pearl sahara chain that clips into the hair — Weight
About 12 to 15 g pair
Purity
22k, pearls
Wear it for
Wedding guests
The side chain runs from the earring to the hair and lifts the weight off the lobe.
**Karigar note**Ask for a hair clip at the chain end and a length you can adjust.

Stylish gold earring jhala design with layered loops of chain and red stones — Weight
About 10 to 13 g pair
Purity
22k, ruby red stones
Wear it for
Parties and festivals
Loops of chain hang in three curves under the bell, so the pair looks full without solid gold.
**Karigar note**Fine chains can tangle. Ask for a box with a hook to store each earring hanging.

3 Talla Jhumka Design Gold and Layered Pairs

Layered jhumkas stack two or three bells, one under another. A 3 talla jhumka design gold pair is tall and grand, so it is best for weddings and big pujas.

3 talla jhumka design gold with three stacked bells growing larger toward the bottom — Weight
About 18 to 24 g pair
Purity
22k, antique finish
Wear it for
Weddings and pujas
Each bell is a little wider than the one above, so the pair looks balanced.
**Karigar note**Ask if the bells are joined with rings or a solid post. Rings move better and break less.

Two layer gold jhumka with lotus stud and two lotus petal bells — Weight
About 12 to 15 g pair
Purity
22k, matte finish
Wear it for
Festivals and functions
Two layers give height without too much weight.
**Karigar note**Ask for the top bell to be slightly hollow and the lower bell solid, so it hangs straight.

Layered gold earrings jhumka design with ruby top bell and emerald lower bell — Weight
About 14 to 18 g pair
Purity
22k, ruby and emerald
Wear it for
Wedding receptions
Red and green stones on separate layers make the pair look rich and festive.
**Karigar note**Stone weight is not gold. Ask for the net gold weight on the hallmark bill.

Jhumka Gold Earrings Design with Pearls and Stones

Pearls and stones change the mood of a jhumka quickly. This jhumka gold earrings design group covers soft pearl pairs and bright stone pairs.

Gold jhumka with pearl cluster bell and round stud for festive wear — Weight
About 8 to 11 g pair
Purity
22k, freshwater pearls
Wear it for
Festivals and pujas
Small pearls cover the bell like a bunch of grapes and suit pastel outfits.
**Karigar note**Ask if pearls are real or shell pearls, and keep them away from perfume.

Chand bali design gold with crescent shape and small jhumki hanging below — Weight
About 10 to 14 g pair
Purity
22k, CZ and pearls
Wear it for
Festivals and sangeet
The crescent moon shape with a jhumki inside is a mix of bali and jhumka.
**Karigar note**Chand bali is often hollow. Ask the karigar for a solid crescent edge so it does not dent.

Jhumka gold design with green emerald bead fringe and engraved bell — Weight
About 9 to 12 g pair
Purity
22k, emerald beads
Wear it for
Weddings and parties
A fringe of green beads looks fresh with yellow and red sarees.
**Karigar note**Ask whether beads are natural emerald or coloured glass. The price is very different.

Light Weight Jhumka Design Gold Latest

If you want the jhumka look for less gold, these lighter pairs help. See more low weight ideas on our 2 gram gold earrings page.

Light gold jhumka with hollow bell and wire stud that looks bigger than it weighs — Weight
About 4 to 6 g pair
Purity
22k, polished
Wear it for
Parties and gifting
A hollow bell gives a large look for little gold. Handle it with care, since hollow pieces dent more easily.
**Karigar note**Ask the jeweller to show the wall thickness. Very thin hollow work dents quickly.

Gold jhumka design new with open filigree bell and leaf stud — Weight
About 5 to 6 g pair
Purity
22k, filigree
Wear it for
Festivals and daily
Open filigree looks big but stays light on the ear through long festival days.
**Karigar note**Ask the jeweller to show both pieces under light for any broken wire loops.

Latest gold jhumka design in 18k with white stones and a slim bell — Weight
About 4 to 5 g pair
Purity
18k, white CZ
Wear it for
Office and parties
18k holds small stones more firmly, so it suits stone heavy modern pairs. It also costs less per gram than 22k.
**Karigar note**Confirm the 750 stamp, and ask about buyback value for 18k before you buy.

How to Choose a Jhumka by Weight and Back Type

The weight of a jhumka decides both comfort and cost. The price is the gold weight valued at the day's karat rate, plus the making charge, plus 3% GST. Stones and pearls are charged separately and should not be counted at the gold rate.

Type	Usual weight (pair)	Best back
Small jhumki	2 to 5 g	Screw back
Modern daily jhumka	6 to 10 g	Push back with stopper
Jhala or chand bali	10 to 18 g	Screw back
Bridal or 3 talla	18 to 30 g	Screw back plus sahara chain

Above 15 g a pair, ask for a sahara chain or support hook for long wear.

What to Check When You Buy

Hallmark: Look for the BIS mark, the purity like 22K916, and a 6-digit HUID on each earring.
Hollow or solid: Press the bell gently. Hollow bells look big but dent if dropped.
Stone weight: Ask for net gold weight and stone weight as separate lines.
Buyback: Ask how much the shop deducts on exchange and buyback before you pay.

Wipe your pair with a soft cloth after each wear and store each earring in its own pouch. If you want a matching neck piece, look at our gold set design page.

Questions buyers ask

Which jhumka design gold is best for daily wear?

A small jhumki of 3 to 5 g with a solid bell and screw back is easiest for daily wear. It does not pull the lobe and does not dent easily.

How much does a bridal gold jhumka design weigh?

Most bridal pairs weigh between 18 and 30 g. Polki look or kundan style pairs may show more weight on the bill because of stones. Always ask for the net gold weight separately.

What is the difference between a jhumka and a jhala?

A jhumka has one bell under a stud. A jhala has extra chains, beads or loops hanging below, so it moves and makes a soft sound. Jhalas are usually larger and heavier.

Is 18k good for a gold earrings jhumka design?

18k is harder than 22k, so it holds small stones well and suits modern stone jhumkas. It has less gold, so the buyback value is lower. For plain gold work many families still choose 22k.

How can I know the price of a jhumka gold earrings design?

Multiply the gold weight by that day's rate for the karat, then add making charges and 3% GST. Making charges on fine jhumkas can be higher because of hand work.