Karan Phool (the ear flower) is the old name of earrings in India. The use of Karan Phool can be traced to very ancient times in India, where they were made of fresh flowers and worn by women as a sign of spirituality and superior status.

In India, Karan phool are known by many different names including, Jhumka-a, a bell shaped ornament (Bengal, Punjab, Maharashtra and Rajasthan), and Tamil, a diamond-studded earring.

Karan phool are an important part of Indian jewelry. They can be made in various types of metals and precious stones, such as gold, silver, diamond, and pearl. Indian women like to wear heavily designed Karan phool for formal occasions like festivals, pooja (prayer), weddings, parties, and other important occasions. Karan phool are one of the most prominent jewelry ornaments an Indian bride can wear. The weight of precious stones and gold in the Karan phool is held up by sahare or supports made of strands of pearls that are fastened into the wearers hair.

In modern times, Karan phool are an important part of fashion jewelry. Long earrings of gold and silver with an antique look and diamonds earrings with studded stones are in demand. On the other hand, funky and ethnic designs of earrings are more fashionable with teenage girls, which can be worn with different outfits.

Some of the main types of Karan phool are:

• Color stone earrings
  
• Diamond earrings
  
• Gold earrings
  
• Sterling Silver earrings
  
• Chandelier earrings
  
• Antique earrings
  
• Studs earrings
  
• Jhumkas
  
• Balies

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