It can be safely assumed that this nose-ring was brought to India by the muslims, ancient architecture never depicts a female form with this, and neither does ancient Indian literature make mention of the jewel. But the nose-ring, simple and modest is mandatory for every Muslim bride. In the course of the puja,her nose was pierced and the auspicious nose ring worn by her would be worn through out her life. In different states of India this jewel is made differently. The mukhuttis of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have ornate,traditional lotus and swan designs and are mostly studded with diamonds,or the poor man's diamond, the topaz.
Rajasthani women wear the nathuri and the bhauriya.
While the first is a small gold or silver ring with precious stones,the bhauriya has a slightly different design. The conventional clove-shaped nose stud is called the laung,while the small pendant suspended between the nostrils is the latkan because of its pendulous character. In Uttar Pradesh, the nath is adorned with 2 pearls and a pendulous bead to augur prosperity. The Punjabi damsel has gold ring strung with as many as 20 to 25 motifs. It is the shikarpuri nath.