Factory Direct Prices | Hallmarked 925 Silver | Lifetime Warranty
Buying silver jewellery online in India has never been easier — or more confusing, with thousands of listings ranging from genuine sterling silver to plated fashion metal dressed up to look the same. This complete guide walks you through everything that matters: the types of silver, how to judge quality, what to pay, how to get the fit and care right, and how to buy with confidence.
The essentials: choose BIS-hallmarked 925 sterling silver, buy from an accountable brand with returns and a warranty, check nickel-free/lead-free if you have sensitive skin, get your size right before ordering, and store it well so it stays bright. Do those five things and you'll buy well every time.
Know your silver
Most fine silver jewellery is 925 sterling silver — 92.5% pure silver with 7.5% copper for strength. Watch for "silver-plated" (a thin silver layer over base metal that wears off) and oxidised silver (real silver with a deliberately darkened, antique finish). Rhodium-plated sterling silver adds a bright, tarnish-resistant top layer. Knowing which is which is the first step to buying well.
How to judge quality
Look for the BIS hallmark and a 925 purity mark, and confirm the piece is nickel-free and lead-free. These signal real sterling silver made to standard. Our hallmark guide explains the marks, and our guide on avoiding silver scams covers the red flags to walk away from.
What should silver jewellery cost?
Real silver has a genuine material cost, so be suspicious of anything priced like a fashion trinket. That said, buying factory-direct means you skip the distributor and retail markups, so genuine hallmarked silver can be far more affordable than mall prices for the same quality. The goal is a fair price on real silver — not the cheapest possible price on a fake.
Getting the fit right
For rings, measure before you order — our ring size guide shows three easy at-home methods and an India size chart. For chains and bracelets, check the length in the product details against a piece you already own.
Silver and sensitive skin
Genuine nickel-free 925 silver is safe for most sensitive skin. If your silver has ever marked your skin or you're prone to reactions, read is 925 sterling silver safe for sensitive skin before you buy.
Caring for it so it lasts
Silver stays beautiful with a little care: wipe it after wearing, keep it dry and airtight, and clean it occasionally. Our silver cleaning guide and full jewellery care guide cover the routine.
Buying with confidence
The safest purchase comes from a named brand that hallmarks its silver, states materials clearly, and stands behind pieces with a return or exchange policy. At Ornate, every piece is BIS-hallmarked, nickel-free and lead-free, made in our own factory and covered by a Lifetime Exchange. Explore the collection →
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