Everything worth knowing before you spend money on silver: what the numbers stamped inside a ring mean, what a hallmark actually certifies, how to tell sterling from plated, and how a piece goes from molten metal to a finished band.
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What the 925 stamp actually certifies, how sterling silver differs from pure and German silver, and three ways to check whether a piece is genuine before you buy.
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How Jaipur became the centre of India's silver trade, what handmade actually means on a workbench, and how to buy Jaipur silver online without getting plated metal.
How to clean 925 sterling silver at home, what to never use on it, and how to store your pieces so they stop turning black between wears.
Category by category: how to choose silver rings, mangalsutra, anklets, earrings and bangles, including sizing at home and what to pay for.
What to give, and what it should cost: silver gift ideas by occasion, recipient and budget, from ₹500 pieces to bridal and festive sets.
Buying silver for Dhanteras and Diwali, choosing coins and idols for the home temple, and the traditions behind giving silver.
How to layer silver chains, style oxidised pieces, and build a set of jewellery that works for the office and for evenings.
Every Avira piece is BIS hallmarked, made in our Jaipur studio, and shipped free above ₹499.
