Rashmika Mandanna Earrings: Story Behind Rashmika Mandanna's Jaipur Gems Pair

Rashmika Mandanna earrings rarely pass without comment, and the pair she chose for the Varisu poojai came from Jaipur Gems. It was a polki chandbali in yellow gold, set the jadau way and made in-house.

Below, we look at how she wore these Rashmika earrings, how the piece is built, and how the same form carries across weddings, festivals and smaller family occasions.

Quick Answer: Rashmika Mandanna Earrings at the Varisu Poojai

At the Varisu poojai in Chennai in 2022, Rashmika Mandanna wore the Flower Bud Polki Chandbali Yellow Gold by Jaipur Gems. These Rashmika Mandanna earrings are a jadau-set chandbali in 18KT gold with polki diamonds.

She paired them with a lemon yellow lehenga, so the gold and the fabric sat in one tone.

• The piece: Flower Bud Polki Chandbali Yellow Gold, SKU JE-10503 / 1800.

• The make: 18KT yellow gold, 56.3g, polki diamonds set the jadau way.

• The form: a hinged crescent that tips forward when worn, with domed floral petals.

• Availability: made to order, with the price shared on request.

Rashmika Mandanna Earrings and the Varisu Poojai

Varisu began life as Thalapathy 66, Vijay's sixty-sixth film as lead actor, directed by Vamshi Paidipally. When Rashmika was announced as the leading lady, the film's poojai followed the next morning in Chennai.

A poojai is the ceremony that marks the first day of a production. It is held before a single scene is shot, and the photographs from it are often the first time audiences see the lead pair together.

That gave her choice of Rashmika Mandanna jewellery real weight. A poojai is a morning ceremony with a lamp, flowers and prayers, so it asks for traditional dress without the scale of a wedding.

Rashmika's answer was a lemon yellow lehenga and one considered pair of earrings. Of all the Rashmika Mandanna earrings photographed over the years, this pair has a story worth telling in full.

• Occasion: the Varisu (Thalapathy 66) poojai (2022), Chennai.

• Outfit: a lemon yellow lehenga.

• Earrings: the Flower Bud Polki Chandbali Yellow Gold by Jaipur Gems.
  

How Rashmika Styled and Carried Her Jaipur Gems Chandbalis

The styling of these Rashmika earrings worked because it was tonal. Yellow gold against lemon yellow fabric removes any contrast between metal and cloth, so the eye reads the shape of the earrings before it reads their material.

Polki adds to this. An uncut diamond has a flat, unfaceted face, and it returns light softly rather than in sharp points. On a day lit by lamps and morning sun, that restraint suits the occasion.

How she carried the pair matters as much. A hinged chandbali moves with the wearer, and at a ceremony where guests turn to greet one another and bow before the lamp, the crescent tips forward and settles again.

These Rashmika earrings were made to be seen in motion, not only in a still photograph. We looked at a similar question, of how one statement pair can hold a whole look, in our piece on alia bhatt earrings.

Three lessons from her Rashmika Mandanna jewellery choices carry over to any traditional occasion:

• Match the metal to the fabric. Yellow gold with yellow, saffron or ivory keeps the look calm.

• Let one piece lead. A chandbali of this scale needs space around it, so keep the neckline simple.

• Keep the ears visible. A low bun or hair swept behind the ear lets the crescent move freely.

Inside the Flower Bud Polki Chandbali: The Craft Behind Rashmika Mandanna Jewellery

The Flower Bud Polki Chandbali Yellow Gold is floral throughout. Its petals are domed rather than cut from flat stock, and that doming gives them their lift, so the surface reads in relief rather than as a flat plane.

The crescent is hinged at the top, which lets the arc tip forward when worn. That forward tilt is the whole point of a chandbali, and it is why these Rashmika earrings look different on a person than they do on a tray.

The stones are set the jadau way. Gold is softened over heat and worked up around each polki diamond, with no claw and no solder showing.

The order of setting matters, because once a stone is bedded, the metal beside it cannot be reheated without risk to that stone. This is the discipline behind every piece of Rashmika Mandanna jewellery that draws on Jadau.

The choice of 18KT gold is deliberate: it holds the settings rigid, where the softer 22KT would move. If the difference between the two is new to you, our guide on how to check gold purity explains what each karat means and how it is marked.

• Metal: 18KT yellow gold, 56.3g.

• Stones: polki diamonds, set by the jadau method.

• Form: hinged crescent with domed floral petals.

• Type: Nuvo Polki / Jadau.

• Availability: made to order, price on request.

How to Style Rashmika Earrings for Different Occasions

A chandbali of 56.3g is a statement, but it is not limited to the wedding day. The same Rashmika earrings she wore to a morning poojai can move from ceremony to celebration if the rest of the look adjusts around it.

Our view is simple: the earrings stay constant, and the clothing does the changing.

• Weddings and receptions: wear it with a silk saree or lehenga in ivory, gold or deep red. Skip the heavy necklace, or choose a fine chain, so the crescent remains the focus.

• Mehendi and haldi: pair these Rashmika earrings with yellow or pale green cotton silk, echoing the yellow she wore at the poojai. Tonal dressing reads fresh in daylight.

• Festivals: Dhanteras falls on 6 November 2026 and Diwali on 8 November 2026. A Kanjeevaram saree in a jewel tone with these Rashmika Mandanna earrings is a complete festive look on its own.

• Poojas and griha pravesh: a simple cotton or chanderi saree is enough. One strong pair keeps the look respectful rather than ornate.

• Evening functions: a plain anarkali or a structured drape in black or midnight blue lets yellow gold and polki stand apart from the fabric.

For quieter days, when a 56.3g chandbali is more than the moment needs, lighter pieces from our Gold Earrings carry the same craft at a smaller scale.

The idea is to keep the language of Rashmika earrings, the crescent and the floral line, while matching the weight of the piece to the occasion.

Style Like Rashmika: Two More Chandbalis From Jaipur Gems

The Flower Bud chandbali is made to order. For those who want Rashmika earrings in a form that is ready now, two chandbalis from the house follow the same form in 22KT gold.

Each brings a coloured stone into the crescent, which changes the occasions it suits.

Traditional Ruby Gold Chandbali Yellow Gold

A chandbali is a crescent hung from a stud, and in the Traditional Ruby Gold Chandbali Yellow Gold the arc is wide enough to catch light along its full length. It is hinged so that it moves.

Thirty rubies are placed rather than massed, which keeps the red in measured points along the gold. Every stage happens under one roof, from the first drawing to the final polish, and 22KT gold is soft to work and unforgiving to finish.

• Make: 22KT yellow gold, 38.96g, 30 rubies totalling 7.75 cts. In stock, listed at ₹7,59,168.87 at the time of writing.

• Best for: weddings, receptions and Karwa Chauth, which falls on 29 October 2026.

• Wear it with: a red or maroon Banarasi, or an ivory saree with a red border.

Artisan Bloom Pearl Emerald Gold Chandbali

The Artisan Bloom Pearl Emerald Gold Chandbali shares the Flower Bud's floral line, with petals domed rather than cut from flat stock. Here, 152 pearls follow the line of the piece rather than filling it, alongside 20 emeralds.

That is 172 settings, cut and closed one at a time. The pearls and emeralds are matched for tone before anything is set, which takes longer than matching for size.

• Make: 22KT gold, 22.1g, 152 pearls (8.1 cts) and 20 emeralds (4.2 cts). In stock, listed at ₹4,38,475.22 at the time of writing.

• Best for: daytime ceremonies, mehendi, Eid gatherings and festive lunches.

• Wear it with: pastel greens, ivory or soft pink. At 22.1g, it is the lightest of the three.

Between them, these two pairs cover most of what Rashmika Mandanna jewellery suggests: one for the evening and the red of a bridal palette, one for the softer light of daytime ritual.

More pieces in the same karat sit within our Gold Earrings page, for anyone building a set of their own. Gold-linked prices change with the market, so check the current listing before you decide.

How to Care for Rashmika Mandanna Earrings in Polki and Gold

Jadau pieces are built to last generations, but they need a different kind of care from everyday gold. Polki stones are set closely in gold, pearls are organic and soft, and emeralds are often treated with oil to improve clarity.

The Artisan Bloom Pearl Emerald Gold Chandbali carries both pearls and emeralds, so it needs the gentlest handling of the three. Each of these materials responds badly to heat, harsh chemicals and careless storage.

The rules below apply to the Flower Bud chandbali and to any Rashmika earrings inspired by it.

• Put the earrings on last and take them off first. Perfume, hairspray and makeup should settle before the gold touches the skin.

• Wipe each pair with a soft, dry cloth after wearing. Avoid water on pearls and on jadau settings.

• Never use ultrasonic or steam cleaners, or chemical dips. They can loosen settings and damage pearls and treated emeralds.

• Store each pair on its own, in a lined box or soft pouch. Harder stones scratch gold and pearls when pieces touch.

• Check the hinge and the hook from time to time. A hinged crescent carries weight, so have it inspected if it feels loose.

• Bring the pieces back to the jeweller for periodic cleaning and checking rather than attempting repairs at home.

Care also begins at purchase. Hallmarked gold in India carries the BIS mark, the purity grade and a six-character HUID code, which you can verify through the BIS Care app. For the full scheme, see the hallmarking pages of the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Where to Buy Rashmika Mandanna Jewellery and Chandbali Earrings

The Rashmika Mandanna earrings from the Varisu poojai are a Jaipur Gems design, sold by the house itself. Jaipur Gems was founded in 1974 and is a second-generation family house.

Jadau, Polki and Kundan are its core crafts, and every piece is designed and made in-house rather than sourced from outside workshops. 

That matters for made-to-order work like the Flower Bud chandbali, because the piece is made by the same house that sells it.

For pieces in the spirit of Rashmika Mandanna jewellery, the full range sits on our Earrings page, online and in the showrooms.

In Mumbai, the flagship is on Turner Road, Bandra West. In the UAE, Jaipur Gems is at Nation Towers in Abu Dhabi and at Galleria Mall in Dubai.

Before buying any pair inspired by Rashmika Mandanna earrings, ask four questions:

• What is the karat, and does the piece carry a BIS hallmark with HUID?

• What are the stones, and what is their total carat weight?

• Is the pair in stock or made to order, and what is the timeline?

• What after-care does the jeweller offer for settings and hinges?

Two of the pieces in this story are ready now. The Traditional Ruby Gold Chandbali Yellow Gold is in stock, as is the Artisan Bloom pair, while the Flower Bud chandbali is made to order with the price shared on request.

A Closing Note on Rashmika Mandanna Earrings

A poojai photograph marks a beginning, and that is part of why this moment still comes up in conversations about Rashmika Mandanna jewellery. Rashmika chose one pair of polki chandbalis for that morning and let the craft speak.

The Flower Bud chandbali holds up to that attention because of how it is made: domed petals, a hinged crescent and stones set the jadau way.

Jaipur Gems has worked in this tradition since 1974, and over fifty years later it remains a second-generation family house that designs and makes every piece in-house. The pair Rashmika wore is one expression of that continuity.

For more on how statement earrings shape a look, read our story on alia bhatt earrings. A chandbali chosen with care can serve many years of occasions.

When you are ready to choose a pair of your own, the pieces on our Earrings page are made with the same discipline that went into the Rashmika earrings at the Varisu poojai.

Rashmika Mandanna Earrings: Frequently Asked Questions

Did Rashmika wear real jewellery?

Yes. At the Varisu poojai she wore the Flower Bud Polki Chandbali by Jaipur Gems, made in 18KT yellow gold with polki diamonds and weighing 56.3g.

Who designed Rashmika jewellery?

Her Varisu poojai earrings were designed and made in-house by Jaipur Gems, founded in 1974. Her 2026 wedding jewellery came from a different jeweller.

How much did Rashmika Mandanna's wedding jewellery cost?

No verified figure has been made public. Reports list 11 temple gold pieces for her February 2026 wedding. Her Varisu earrings are priced on request.

What type of Rashmika earrings suit traditional events?

Statement forms with movement. For the Varisu poojai she chose a hinged polki chandbali, a form that suits sarees and lehengas at ceremonies.

Can a chandbali be worn outside weddings?

Yes. The 22.1g Artisan Bloom chandbali suits poojas, festive lunches and Eid gatherings. Keep the neckline simple and let the pair lead.

Can I buy the Rashmika Mandanna earrings from Varisu?

Yes. The Flower Bud Polki Chandbali is made to order by Jaipur Gems in 18KT yellow gold with polki diamonds. The price is shared on request.