18K Gold Plated Mantra Jalebi Earrings by Sikara & Co.

18K Gold Plated Mantra Jalebi Earrings
Sikara & Co.
18K gold plated 
.75" w

As a total foodie, I often curate pieces into the collection that remind me of my culinary favorites. Growing up my mom, an amazing cook and baker, would make the famous Bengali Jilapis for birthdays or special occasions. Orange in color and oh so sweet with a slight crunch, these sweets, also known as Jalebi, can be found throughout India and the Middle East. They are made by deep frying a wheat-flower batter in a pretzel or circular shape. Our earrings mimic the shape and sweetness of this famous dessert treat! They measure 1/4 inch in diameter and are fun, flirty, and sure to add a little sass to any outfit. You can even view Mousumi's inspiration photo for this collection!

THE SIKARA STORY - Mousumi Shaw
The name Sikara is inspired from the Indian word, Shikara, which means houseboat. It symbolizes the journey we take in life, which results in a fusion of experiences. As a teenager, founder Mousumi Shaw helped her mother, an immigrant from India, start up her own jewelry company in the United States. Fourteen years later in 2005, Mousumi decided to launch Sikara, which incorporates her passions for art, jewelry and other cultures.She travels the world, working with her team of inspirational designers to create collections based on her experiences and travel photography from different countries. Through these international collections, Mousumi takes you on a voyage, sharing the culture and history of each country.
Sikara is Modern Fusion Jewelry and is a reflection of Mousumi’s life as a first generation Indian-American. Although her ancestral roots are from India, she has been influenced by a multicultural world. Her travel and life experiences in over fifty countries have become engrained in her personality, her sense of style and the design of Sikara.
“Fusion” represents our lives in today’s world. It is a blend of our past heritage and a new modern spirit. Sikara speaks to this fusion. As you’ll see in this catalog, Sikara’s sterling silver jewelry collection is elegant, unique and a fusion of style. The current design line includes designs inspired from ten countries: Brazil, Egypt, Germany, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Mexico and Spain.