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There is not one word that perfectly encapsulates the beauty and versatility of silver. Silver’s unbelievable versatility allows it to be crafted into captivating ornaments for every special occasion. There are designs for weddings, sangeet, Mehendi and Haldi, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers and every other special occasion you can possibly imagine. The beauty of silver jewellery is that they turn ordinary events into memorable moments with its mere presence.  Additionally, there is a delicately handcrafted silver earring, necklace, ring or bangle for every setting be it casual, professional or traditional. Here’s a walkthrough of some of Paksha’s iconic necklaces for every special occasion in your life. 1. Anjasi Polki Silver Ranihaar Necklaces Ranihaar like the name suggests is a necklace that was designed for a queen. It was designed to look elaborate, magnetic, and majestic. Artisans at Paksha have remarkably designed this Ranihaar to do all that and much more. Decked with semi-precious stones in a square pendant, the central design features flora. The square pendant is finished with 3 distinct floral motifs that were embellished with emerald beads and a cluster of pearls. This regal piece of jewelry is designed to fit perfectly in your bridal trousseau. 2. Aparajita Floral Jadau Necklace An array of crescents and floral motifs dominate this fine Silver short necklace. There are crescents arranged sequentially along the length of the short neckpiece embellished by clusters of tiny pearls. Pink Kempu stones, inlaid green stones, pearls and the gorgeous gold finish define the colour scheme of this necklace. You can style this necklace during festivals, traditional pooja ceremonies and even weddings along with your most cherished traditional wear. 3. Mahnaz Kemp Jadau Silver Guttapusalu Long Necklace The vision of a Guttapusalu necklace is a marvel, to say the least. It is a celebration of culture and traditions. The necklace is a beautiful blend of Guttapusalu's style of design and the Mughal motifs. The necklace is dominated by the former while the pendant is unmistakably inspired by Persian elements. The pendant features a lotus above the iconic chaand motif. The presence of pink and green kempu stones in a design dominated by white polki stones adds the right amount of flavour to this design. The necklace can be paired with Jadau Chandbalis or heavy statement earrings to go perfectly well with your traditional Indian wear. 4. Paarthi Antique Temple Silver Long Necklace Paarthi brings out the intricacies of Temple jewelery in the most beautiful manner. The chain has two parts to it, a simple one with floral motifs alternating along the course of the chain until it leads to a slightly more elaborate design which embraces the nuances of this masterpiece. The second part of the chain leads to the image of Goddess Lakshmi crafted using the age-old Nakshi technique. The design is finished with an antique gold plating and embellished with clusters of metal balls. Yet another brilliant masterpiece that would make an excellent addition to your bridal trousseau. 5. Waheeda Jadau Enamel Silver Necklace Waheeda is an exquisite short necklace that features a unique fusion of teal enamel and gold finish. This combination is extremely rare and that's what makes it so distinctive. The colours and the motifs accentuate the newness of the design. It is perfect for weddings, sangeet, baby showers and festivals. You can style them with sarees or lehengas alike for an elegant, distinct look. Each of these handcrafted necklaces is elegant beyond doubt. The pieces are designed with a perfect balance of quirk, creativity and originality without forgoing the essence of traditionality. You can check out the wide range of collections created by the artisans at Paksha on their official website.

Gold plated silver jewellery is an absolute visual delight as well as an affordable luxury. It is crafted with fine silver, allowing its versatility to help mould it into great jewellery. Gold plated ornaments are a highly budget-friendly alternative to buying gold while still giving your piece a regal look with its fine gold finish. Gold-plated jewellery is ideal if you intend to wear them only on special occasions. It gives you the look and feel of gold without actually costing as much as pure gold. Gold-plated silver jewellery allows you to stay in touch with trends and new designs as you don’t need to be bothered by the huge price tag that comes with pure gold. Here are 8 gold-plated silver neckpieces that are just too good to miss. 1. Anya CZ Silver Chain Necklace A vibrant display of elliptical green stones set in cradles that features high-grade cubic zircons is a sensational design. The central design is held together by a pure silver chain, finished with bright gold polish. The drops of cubic zircons add a certain distinct, elegant charm to his delicate piece of jewellery. 2. Neelam Loka Silver Necklace This piece is a classic design that is crafted in the iconic filigree style. It features blue enamel stones that hang from this unique design. The antique yellow gold plating sets the entire piece apart. What works best for the design has to be the enamel encrusted stones set in diamond-shaped frames that are placed alternatively on the design. 3. Leela Loka Silver Necklace Leela is a rich traditional design that creates a montage of beautiful vintage elements crafted with oxidized silver and finished with an antique yellow gold polish. The motifs resemble an unbloomed bud that features red Kempu stones encrusted on them. The combination of red and green Kempu stones makes this piece a perfect addition to your ensemble. It works even better if you’re able to pair this necklace with a long necklace or a pair of jhumkas for a royal look.  4. Jvara Moissanite Silver Necklace Perfect imperfections define the core of this particular design that has been inspired by the asymmetrical night sky. The beauty of asymmetry is presented in the form of moissanite stones set in an asymmetrical frame. The design is unique and breathtaking. The piece is crafted with pure 925 silver and plated with gold to sit perfectly on your collarbone. The necklace can be pulled off independently or along with another Jadau style long necklace that can instantly elevate your outfit. 5. Khoobra Art Deco Silver Necklace Art deco is inspired by shapes and geometric designs. Incorporating the beauty of nature in a piece of jewellery that is inspired by Art Deco is nothing short of artistic brilliance. The infusion of nature’s intricacies almost poetically in this piece makes this delicate piece an edgy and gorgeous piece of necklace that can be paired with almost anything in your wardrobe. 6. Amira Pearl Silver Necklace Words can’t describe the effect the presence of pearls has on a piece of fine jewellery. The pearls are alternatively placed alongside 3D triangle motifs to create a stunning masterpiece. This contemporary neckpiece is a blend of elegance, beauty and the indescribable effect that pearls have on us. The piece is finished with a matte gold plating to make an attractive piece of jewellery. 7. Anniki Delicate Moissanite Necklace This fine piece of jewellery is crafted for special occasions. Anniki’s design features encrusted moissanite stones that are accentuated by the border of exquisite pearls. Another layer displays green stones hanging off of a cluster of pearls strung alongside the moissanite stones. This fine Jadau necklace is plated with gold and made with pure 925 silver. 8. Rohita Gold plated Pendant Necklace A tribute to the thriving marine life, this magical necklace features the iconic Matsya motif. Dominated by beautiful moissanite and kempu stones embedded in the Matsya motif, this fine pendant is held in place by a gold-plated silver chain. The Polki stone drops that surround the Matsya motif add to the allure and charm of the design and the wearer. This exquisite pendant, it's design and brilliant craftsmanship are not something you should miss out on. You’ll find yourself and others admiring the beauty and craftsmanship of the fine pieces of  jewellery. Paksha’s virtual store brings the collections to you instead of the other way around. The store online houses many more such wonderful, breathtaking pieces of brilliant craftsmanship all in one place.

Silver Stud earrings  are tastefully crafted ornaments that are perfect for every occasion. There’s not one person who can say that they have enough studs. Even though studs are predominantly used in everyday fashion, they’re an appropriate choice even for special occasions too. At Paksha, they are demure pieces of silver jewellery that are eternally graceful and capable of elevating the look of any outfit you choose to wear. Here are 6 simple and elegant  silver stud earrings that you can wear every day. 1. Lynn Classic CZ Silver Studs Concentric squares come together to display sparkling high-grade cubic zircons as a part of this unique design. This silver stud earring is made with pure 925 silver and plated with gold. They are earrings that are perfect for everyday fashion and can be styled effortlessly with casuals, indo-western and western wear outfits. The setting of the stones, the design and the charm of this piece are sure to make heads turn everywhere you go. 2. Viti Moissanite Silver Stud This piece is the very definition of everyday luxury. Crafted with pure 925 silver and plated with gold, the stones in this design are arranged to look like a blossoming flower. The piece is the ideal choice if you want to step out for the day for something casual and fun. This versatile design can be worn along with elegant neckwear for a day out. 3. Hima Loka Silver Studs Characterized by filigree work on it, this bold piece of jewelry can be a perfect choice if you’re looking to up your ‘everyday fashion’ game. These  silver stud earrings are made from oxidized silver and plated with antique yellow gold for a classic look and feel. They are earrings that you need to own a pair of. 4. Isla Pearl Silver Stud Earrings  This piece features a cute button pearl that sits elegantly in the middle of an asymmetrical figure. The piece can be interpreted in numerous ways. One of them is that it is a bold attempt to go beyond traditional motifs and designs to create a quirky design for everyday fashion. The pearl and the edgy design make this pair a great choice for everyday use. 5. Leah Art Deco Silver Studs An absolutely stunning piece crafted artfully by the artisans to bring out the beauty of geometry is the Leah silver stud. This pair of artisanal  silver stud earrings are dominated by geometric patterns and abstract designs often using semi-precious stones to elevate the piece in more than one unique way. 6. Zaina Moissanite Silver Stud This uniquely designed piece of  silver jewelry is crafted with moissanite stones that resemble a pear. The piece is designed to look delicate and elegant. It is crafted with 925 silver and plated with gold. This luxury wear can make the perfect addition to your ensemble when you’re stepping out for a casual day out. You can pair it with Indian, Western and even ethnic outfits alike making them a highly versatile design. With such wonderfully simple and elegant  silver stud designs out there, it's natural that you wonder how many studs are too many? The answer to that is that one can never have too many silver stud earrings. They are simple, convenient and highly versatile, giving you the opportunity to rotate them and style them with a number of your outfits. They are classic pieces of jewelry that will never go out of style.

The year 2022 has been glorious for Silver. We have seen some stylish, classic and elegant designs emerge as winning trends this past year. Fine silver jewelry and gold-plated silver jewelry have made it clear that they are here to stay. We enjoyed being able to show them off some high quality, premium designs that were both affordable and royal at the same time. Innovations and experiments with silver jewelry made desirable precious designs highly affordable to the masses. This meant only one thing, more for all of us! Let us have a look at what clicked for us in the jewelry segment last year. These humble and elegant designs had charmed all of us during 2022. Dainty silver necklaces recreated as layered necklaces were a boon for women looking for classy elegant pieces of jewelry for casual and office wear. They are demure pieces of jewelry that enhance the look of every single outfit of yours. We also saw these layers of silver necklaces adorned by beautiful charms in a variety of colours and shapes. Filigree on silver is a trend that was lauded for its intricate designs. It is a technique that involves a lot of detailing using intricate metalwork to craft delicate, ornate pieces of jewelry. It was surely a sight to behold! Pearls rocked the better part of 2022. The varieties of pearls didn’t stop at Freshwater, Akoya or the South sea pearls, similarly, the number of designs where pearls are the protagonists were also endless. Be it delicate silver necklaces, silver earrings or gold plated silver temple jewelry, pearls are everywhere. There was no design that couldn’t accommodate pearls and their glorious form. Who would’ve thought that Kempu stones embedded on gold plated 925 silver was going to be one of the most regal pieces of jewelry. The coming together of kharigars to present artisanally crafted Kemp work was celebrated far and wide. They were handcrafted for special occasions to captivate the attention of anyone who passed by. Kempu surely was the star that stood out! Dual-tone silver jewelry is the best of both worlds. The lustre of gold and silver blended together to create a fascinating piece of jewelry. It was a trend you could just not miss. They are so versatile that they can be flawlessly paired with practically anything in your closet, even with your eyes closed. It was an unconventional design that stole our hearts.   Gemstones on silver made the colours of your outfits pop. It was definitely a sight that we’d love to see in 2022 as well. Gemstones and semi-precious stones came in attractive colours and delivered some stunning beauties in ‘21. Be it pure silver, sterling silver or plated silver, it’s safe to say no woman was going to shy away from a pop of colours and glamour. Team silver was a winner last year! We saw some really attractive, bold pieces of jewelry crafted to grace some of our special moments. We saw the demand for premium quality, affordable silver jewelry increase ten-folds. Silver’s durability and sheer beauty have once again proved why it is a timeless classic.  We listed out trends that stood out, created an impact and made heads turn!

Gold and Silver jewellery have been in our lives since time immemorial, they’re both an integral part of Indian heritage. Love for these precious metals has transcended the boundaries of culture as people from all walks of life incorporate the use of these valuable metals in their lives. Weddings are never complete without the resplendence of Gold and the elegance of Silver. More often than not, wedding ensembles are planned around complimenting pieces of jewellery. In India, where its wedding season for the major part of a year, investing in jewellery is not only inevitable but also frequent. As being fashion-forward starts showing on the purse strings, you may wonder, do I always have to buy gold? Or is Silver a good investment too? In this blog, we try and demystify the aura of value that has been inherently attached to owning gold jewellery.    Why Gold? Gold is an attractive, valuable asset that is both desirable because of it looks and how much it appreciates in terms of investment. The appreciative value of Gold provides protection against the wrath of inflation which is also why gold jewelry is passed on from generation to generation and becomes an heirloom. The high prices for gold jewellery are a direct consequence of the increased demand for these goods. Gold is an expensive precious metal, so buying gold is not as easy as buying any other commodity. It requires greater financial bandwidth. Investing in gold over a period of time surely reduces the burden of having to buy gold right before the wedding but it still puts a huge strain on the wedding finances. But with changing times, these sky-rocketing prices have motivated the fashion industry to explore affordable and elegant variations of these precious metals. They range from gold plated jewelry, 14k gold jewelry, to sterling silver, plated silver and silver 92.5 Choker necklaces and earrings.     Alternatives to Gold One of the most recent additions to the above-mentioned list is gold plated silver ornaments. Silver is a precious metal that is affordable and reasonably priced. It is priced at least 70 times lesser than gold but appreciates in value just like gold. Silver jewelry is versatile and can be paired with casual, daily and traditional outfits alike. They are also a great investment option as they are affordable and valuable. Gold plated silver ornaments are designed with intent to fuse the durability and timelessness of silver and the shine and elegance of gold. This design style is easy on the pocket while remaining true to the grace of the jewelry design. When making a statement at multiple occasions in a year, gold plated silver jewellery helps in easing the burden on your pocket as you stick with trends in fashion. Daunting gold prices and blocked assets need not be a worry anymore as gold plated silver jewellery give you the leeway to stock up on the best jewellery designs in the business, more often.   It’s natural if you are worried about how jewellery sets would look when crafted in silver with a gold polish. However, the layer of gold that is plated on silver is inherently valuable too and makes it impossible to distinguish between real gold and the plating. With the lowest purity of gold starting at 10K and highest going up to 24K gold, each piece of jewellery is handcrafted to reflect the cultural nuances of Indian fashion. The color of the piece depends on the purity of the plating, the higher the purity, the brighter the color of gold. This makes it ideal companions for weddings where being radiant and stunning is a given. Gold plated silver ornaments are a huge hit and are the most sought-after jewellery for weddings as they are very durable, and could potentially become heirlooms. They are affordable, chic and perfect for a world where trends are ephemeral and vogue is a passing fancy!  Looking to explore gold plated silver jewellery? Head over to paksha.com.