Blue Pottery

A blue pottery earring carries the same cobalt blue and Persian florals as a display plate, painted by hand in miniature. Its body, a fired paste of quartz powder, glass and fuller's earth, is shaped into a bead or a pendant before it takes the glaze.

At Swadesh, the range covers drop earrings, long necklaces, pendants on a chain and flexible bracelets, set in gold or silver-toned findings. A single pendant suits everyday wear, while a long necklace or a matching pair of earrings suits an evening out.

Choosing a Blue Pottery Piece to Wear

Scale and setting matter as much as colour when choosing a piece to wear.

1. The Painted Surface: Hand-painted florals and latticework carry small variations from piece to piece, each one entirely its own.
2. For Every Day or an Evening: A drop earring or a pendant on a fine chain sits close to the skin for daily styling. A longer necklace carries a fuller motif, suited to an evening out.
3. The Setting: Metal findings frame the ceramic centre and take most of the daily wear, so a secure join marks a well-finished piece.
4. More Than One Palette: Yellow, green and black accents appear alongside the signature cobalt, each pairing differently with existing jewellery.

What Goes Into Swadesh's Blue Pottery Jewellery

Every ceramic centre in the collection is chosen for its glaze before it is set.

1. Sourced From the Same Workshops: Every ceramic piece comes from artisans practising the craft around Jaipur, Rajasthan, the hands behind the collection's vases and plates too.
2. Guided Selection: Choosing between a pendant, a drop earring and a full set is easier with a team that knows the range well.
3. Checked Before It Is Set: Each ceramic piece is checked for glaze and colour, and each setting for a secure fit, before it joins the collection.
4. Support After the Purchase: Questions on care, sizing or a matching piece are answered well after the sale.

Before You Ask...

Can blue pottery jewellery be worn every day?

The ceramic centre is fired to resist cracking, the same body used across the wider collection. A hard knock can still chip the glaze, as with any fired ceramic.

How should blue pottery jewellery be cleaned?

A dry, soft cloth keeps the glaze and the hand-painted motif clean. Water, perfume and other cosmetics dull the painted surface over time.

What is the best way to store blue pottery jewellery?

A separate pouch or a lined compartment keeps a piece from knocking against harder jewellery. Keeping it away from direct light helps the painted colour stay even.

Is blue pottery jewellery made using the same technique as the decor pieces?

Yes, the ceramic centres share a body of quartz, glass and fuller's earth, hand-painted and glazed at a low temperature. Only the scale differs from the vases and plates in the wider collection.