Gold Sui Dhaga Design: 15 Threader, Latkan and Bugdi Earrings

15 original designs Earrings Reviewed 7 Oct 2026

A gold sui dhaga design is a threader earring: a thin gold needle goes through the kan and a fine chain hangs like thread. It is one of the lightest ways to wear gold every day.

This page has 15 original pairs, from plain threaders to long chains, latkans and bugdi for the upper ear. Each comes with weight, karat and a note for your karigar.

Want more earring styles? Browse gold earrings design, small gold tops and light 2 gram gold earrings.

Simple Gold Sui Dhaga Design

The basic style: a thin gold bar (the sui) goes through the piercing and a fine chain (the dhaga) hangs at the back and front. Light, easy and made for daily wear.

Sui dhaga earrings gold design with a tiny star on the front end — Weight
About 1.2 g pair
Purity
18k, polish
Wear it for
College and daily
A small star sits on the earlobe and the chain falls behind, which looks neat with short hair.
**Karigar note**Make sure the star is soldered, not glued, to the chain end.

Sui dhaga gold design made with a ball chain and two small bead ends — Weight
About 1.5 g pair
Purity
22k, ball chain
Wear it for
Daily wear
Ball chain has a soft shine and moves smoothly through the piercing.
**Karigar note**Ask for ball chain with solid beads. Hollow beads flatten if pressed.

Sui Dhaga With Drops

Add a small motif to the hanging end and the threader becomes a drop. These give movement without the weight of a jhumka.

Sui dhaga gold earrings design with a single creamy pearl drop — Weight
About 1.8 g pair
Purity
22k, pearls
Wear it for
Office and parties
One small pearl at the end of the chain suits both western and Indian outfits.
**Karigar note**Pearl weight is not gold. Ask for it to be listed apart on the bill.

New gold sui dhaga design with a small heart drop in rose gold — Weight
About 1.5 g pair
Purity
18k rose gold
Wear it for
Gifts and college
A rose gold heart at the end makes a sweet gift for a teenage daughter.
**Karigar note**Rose gold is 18k or 14k. Confirm the karat on the hallmark before buying.

Gold earrings design sui dhaga style with a ruby teardrop at the end — Weight
About 2 g pair
Purity
22k, ruby
Wear it for
Festivals and functions
A deep red teardrop adds colour for festivals and pairs well with a red bindi.
**Karigar note**Ask for a closed bezel around the ruby so it cannot fall out.

Gold Long Earrings Design With Chains

Long sui dhaga styles use two or three chains of different lengths. They frame the face and look full without much gold.

Gold long earrings design with three chains of graduated length — Weight
About 3 g pair
Purity
22k, high polish
Wear it for
Parties and weddings
Three chains falling at different lengths look rich in photos, yet the pair stays light.
**Karigar note**Long chains tangle. Ask for a small box to store each earring flat.

Fancy gold earrings sui dhaga design with a box chain and a slim bar end — Weight
About 2.5 g pair
Purity
18k, polish
Wear it for
Office and evening
Box chain hangs straight and does not twist, so the slim bar end always faces forward.
**Karigar note**Box chain is strong but hard to repair. Check every link before buying.

Sui dhaga kan ka design gold with long chains and tiny coin dangles — Weight
About 3.5 g pair
Purity
22k, matte coins
Wear it for
Festivals and haldi
Tiny coins tinkle softly as you move, a look many families love for festivals.
**Karigar note**Ask for coins linked with strong jump rings and smooth coin edges.

Latest Gold Latkan Design and Drop Earrings

Latkan means something that hangs. These drop earrings gold designs use a small stud or hook with a dangling motif.

Latest gold latkan design with a mango kairi motif and a pearl tip — Weight
About 3 g pair
Purity
22k, pearls
Wear it for
Weddings and festivals
The kairi shape is a classic, and the pearl at the tip gives it a soft finish.
**Karigar note**Ask for screw back studs on heavier latkans so they stay in place.

Drop earrings gold design with a single matte leaf on a short chain — Weight
About 2 g pair
Purity
22k, matte leaf
Wear it for
Office and dinners
A single leaf with polished veins is simple enough for work and pretty enough for dinners.
**Karigar note**Matte finish dulls with skin oils. Ask about free polishing at service.

Sui dhaga design gold latkan with a lotus top and a ruby bead drop — Weight
About 3.2 g pair
Purity
22k, ruby beads
Wear it for
Weddings and puja
A lotus top with a small ruby bead below suits silk sarees and wedding functions.
**Karigar note**Ask if the lotus is hollow or solid. Solid lasts longer.

Bugdi Design Gold and Upper Earrings

Bugdi is a Maharashtrian upper ear earring worn on the top curve of the ear. Ear cuffs and side earrings give a similar look without a second piercing.

Bugdi design gold with a cluster of small pearls and a screw back — Weight
About 2 to 3 g
Purity
22k, pearls
Wear it for
Weddings and festivals
A classic bugdi with creamy pearls sits on the upper ear and looks lovely with a nauvari saree.
**Karigar note**Ask for a small screw back, since the upper ear is thin and push backs slip.

Upper earrings design gold, a leaf vine ear cuff that needs no piercing — Weight
About 1.5 g
Purity
18k, polish
Wear it for
Parties and college
This cuff hugs the ear rim, so you get an upper ear look without another hole.
**Karigar note**Ask the karigar to fit the cuff to your ear so it does not pinch.

Side earrings gold design with a chain linking the upper ear to the lobe — Weight
About 2.5 g
Purity
22k, CZ
Wear it for
Parties and sangeet
A fine chain runs from a small upper stud to the lobe stud, giving a full ear look.
**Karigar note**Measure the gap between your two piercings so the chain hangs in a soft curve.

How to Choose and Wear Sui Dhaga Earrings

Sui dhaga has no back, so the chain weight keeps it in place. That makes the chain length important.

Chain length	Look	Best for
4 to 6 cm	Short and neat	Office, short hair
7 to 9 cm	Classic threader	Daily and college
10 cm and more	Long, dramatic	Parties, weddings

Pull the threader through slowly. If it ever feels stuck, wet the sui with a little water rather than forcing it. Heavier drops on a short chain can slip out, so for latkans above 3 grams pick a stud with a screw back.

What to Check When Buying

Fine chains can be hollow or very thin. Ask for a solid chain and test it gently.
The sui end should be smooth and slightly rounded so it does not scratch the piercing.
Small pieces carry a hallmark on a tag or the clasp. Ask to see the BIS mark, purity and 6-digit HUID.
Store each pair flat in its own pouch so chains do not knot.

For heavier traditional drops, see our gold jhumka design gallery.

Questions buyers ask

What is a new gold sui dhaga design right now?

Multi chain threaders, tiny heart or star ends and pearl drops are popular this season. Rose gold threaders are also in demand for gifts.

How much gold is in sui dhaga earrings?

Most simple pairs weigh about 1 to 2 grams. Long chain or latkan styles go up to 3 or 4 grams. Price is that weight times the day's rate for the karat, plus making charges and 3 percent GST.

Will sui dhaga earrings fall out?

They can if the chain is very short or the front motif is heavy. Choose a chain of at least 6 cm, and check the earring in a mirror after you put on a dupatta.

What is bugdi design gold?

Bugdi is a traditional upper ear earring from Maharashtra, often with pearls or small gold beads. It needs a piercing in the upper ear. An ear cuff can give a similar look without one.