Antique Hair Brooches

Antique Hair Brooches

This hair brooch edit brings together traditional, South-inspired pieces in Antique Jewellery, with 20+ designs from ₹1,650. Crafted on a brass base with rich gold polish, many styles feature POTTA stone work in ruby-red and emerald-green tones for a classic temple look. The curation focuses on fixed-profile brooches that sit neatly in the hair and read beautifully in photos and video. For more motifs and sizes, explore our full Hair Brooch collection.

The styles in this edit

Peacock Motifs: Sculpted peacocks with arched plumes and tail detailing create graceful outlines that frame a bun. The gold polish accentuates the curves, while coloured stones highlight the eyes and tail.

Divine Figures: Central panels of Lakshmi or Ganesha sit within traditional borders, echoing South Indian temple jewellery cues. These designs feel especially apt for auspicious rituals and bridal ceremonies.

Classic Round Shapes: Clean, circular profiles give a balanced finish on the crown or low bun. The round silhouette suits centre-parted hairstyles and coordinates easily with other traditional pieces.

Vibrant Stone Colors: Ruby-red and emerald-green stones add contrast against the gold polish. Choose deeper reds for Kanjivaram borders and maroon palettes, or greens to echo bottle-green silks and coordinated sets.

How and when to wear them

Build your bridal look by placing a hair brooch above a low bun for the muhurtham with a silk saree, or at the crown for the sangeet with a lehenga. For festivals and family celebrations, style one with an anarkali or a kurta set and a tidy mid-bun. To complete a traditional braid, pair your brooch with coordinated Hair Chotis & Kuchu for a continuous South-Indian silhouette. As bridal hair accessories, deity motifs suit rituals, while peacock or round designs adapt well for receptions and photo sessions.

Picking your piece and caring for it

Match stone colours to your outfit: ruby-red with maroon or red borders, emerald-green with bottle-green accents. Consider scale against your hairstyle; a larger piece frames voluminous buns, while compact rounds suit lighter updos or long hours. Keep your fashion jewellery away from water, perfume and humidity; wipe dry after wear and store each brooch separately in a soft pouch to avoid scratches. If you are mixing multiple elements of hair jewelry, keep finishes consistent for a cohesive set.

Explore more styles

Looking for different motifs or sizes? See more temple-inspired options in the Hair Brooch collection to build coordinated sets for every ceremony. You can mix motifs across events—deity panels for rituals and peacocks or rounds for celebrations—to create a complete wedding week wardrobe.