Nose Pin
A nose pin is a small ornament worn on the nostril, traditionally in gold and often set with a tiny diamond or stone.
A nose pin is a small piece of jewellery worn through the nostril, traditionally made in gold and often set with a tiny diamond or coloured stone. It is a staple of South Asian jewellery, worn daily and for special occasions alike, and much of the range is light weight and sold at accessible price points.
A small piece with a big tradition
In South Asian culture the nose ornament carries real significance, worn across everyday life and weddings, and appearing as the larger, elaborate nath in bridal jewellery. The everyday nose pin is the small, understated cousin: a single tiny stone or a delicate gold motif that sits neatly on the nostril.
Fittings vary. Some nose pins are held by a bent wire or L shape that tucks inside the nostril, others by a screw or a press fit stud style back. The style and fitting are worth noting on a listing so a buyer knows how the piece stays in place.
Light weight and accessible pricing
Because a nose pin uses very little metal, it is one of the most affordable gold pieces a jeweller sells, often weighing well under a gram. That low weight keeps the metal value small, so the making charge and any tiny diamond become a larger share of the price than they would on a heavier item.
For a retailer this makes nose pins a high volume, entry price category. A small solitaire nose pin often uses a melee diamond, so the stone details and the fitting type, along with the low weight, are the attributes that matter most when listing and pricing them.
- A nose pin is a small nostril ornament, usually in gold.
- It is a staple of South Asian jewellery, everyday and bridal.
- Very low metal weight keeps it affordable and high volume.
- Fitting type and any tiny stone are key listing details.
Nose Pin, in short.
What is the difference between a nose pin and a nath?
A nose pin is the small, understated everyday piece with a tiny stone or motif. A nath is the larger, ornate nose ring worn for weddings and special occasions, often connected by a chain to the hair.
Why are nose pins relatively inexpensive?
They use very little gold, often under a gram, so the metal value is small. That makes them one of the most accessible gold pieces, even when set with a tiny diamond.
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