Oxidised or gold-tone earrings?

Most of the earrings at Ikaa come in one of three finishes. Here is what each one is, what it goes with, and how to look after it.

The three finishes

What are oxidised silver-tone earrings?
Earrings with a darkened, antique finish on a silver colour. The recesses of the design stay dark and the raised parts shine, which shows off carving and detail. They suit cotton, khadi, handloom, kurtas and everyday wear. Shop oxidised silver

What are gold-tone earrings?
Earrings with a bright, polished gold colour. They read as festive and dressed up and go with silk, zari and party wear. Shop gold tone

What is oxidised gold-tone?
A gold colour with the same antique darkening as oxidised silver: warm like gold, detailed like oxidised jewellery. It suits temple-style designs and festive outfits. Shop oxidised gold

Choosing between them

Which finish is better for everyday wear?
Oxidised silver-tone. It looks relaxed with daily clothes and does not need to match anything. Daily wear

Which finish is better for weddings and festivals?
Gold-tone and oxidised gold-tone stand next to silk and gold borders more easily. Oxidised silver-tone also works for mehendi, haldi and garba. Wedding and guest · Festive

Do these earrings contain real silver or gold?
No. Silver-tone and gold-tone describe the colour and finish. Each product page states the base metal the piece is made on.

Care

How do I keep the finish looking new?
Keep them away from water, perfume and lotion, put them on last, wipe them with a soft dry cloth after wearing, and store each pair separately in a pouch or zip bag. Care guide