tanmani

noun

1. A type of traditional Indian jewelry that can include necklaces, earrings, and sets. Tanmani can be made from a variety of materials, including brass, silver, and gold-plated silver and may feature pearls, semi-precious stones, or zircons.

   “The neck ornaments are tanmani or beads of life, a light pearl necklace, kanthi a gold chain, and gopa or protector, chains of rich gold, navaratnada kanthi or the nine-jewelled string of nine kinds of precious stones, multin of pearl, vajrad of diamonds, and kempin of rubies.”

   “Samvat 1937, Akhad Sud 9th, paid Rs. 28 in cash and received the earring (Tanmani).”

   “At my gadhagner ceremony, where close relatives presented me with gifts, Aji gave me her tanmani jewelry set and her patlia—old-fashioned gold bangles.”