How a silver price is worked out
Silver rate, weight and making charge: how we arrive at ₹3,650 for a pair of jhumkas, line by line.
Choosing a payal for every day
Weight, clasp and bells: what to check before you buy an anklet you will wear daily.
Payals are among the most worn pieces of jewellery in India, and also among the most often broken. A good daily payal is a balance of weight, strength and comfort.
Weight first. A pair between 30 and 45 grams is heavy enough to hang well and strong enough to wear daily. Very light payals, under 20 grams, bend and snap. Heavy bridal payals, above 60 grams, are tiring for everyday wear.
Check the chain. Snake chains and box chains are stronger than open link chains, and less likely to catch on sarees. The links should move freely without gaps.
The clasp matters. A screw clasp is the most secure; a hook clasp is easier to take on and off but can open while you walk. We fit screw clasps on all our everyday payals.
Finally, bells. Ghungroo bells are traditional and lovely, but they can catch on fabric. If you work in an office, ask for removable bells, so you can wear them quietly on weekdays and with bells on weekends.
