Gold Is Close to ₹1.5 Lakh for 10 Grams. Here's What We'd Wear Instead

In mid-October, 22 carat gold was around ₹1,36,850 for 10 grams. 24 carat was close to ₹1.5 lakh. This makes artificial gold jewellery a more attractive alternative. This is before GST and making charges. Earlier this year it went even higher. Recent jewellery bills show how quickly costs climb.

This is a practical post. You may love gold but not want to spend lakhs. Here is what we would wear instead. We chose artificial gold jewellery designed for frequent wear. These pieces are not saved for once a year.

Keep your gold. Wear artificial gold jewellery instead.

We are not telling anyone to stop buying gold. For most Indian families, gold is savings. It sits in the locker, it gets passed down, and that is exactly what it should do.

Gold bought for wearing usually ends up in a locker. A heavy set is too precious for a sangeet. It is too worrying for a crowded train. It is too expensive to own in many designs. Most of the year, you do not wear it.

Fashion jewellery solves a different problem. It is for wearing. You can own a gold-finish kada and antique choker. Change your look for every function this season. You can leave the house in them without worry. Attrangi designs pieces you'll wear long after the wedding.

What to wear instead of gold, piece by piece

Here is the honest maths. A plain 22 carat kada of 20 grams costs ₹2.7 lakh. This is before making charges and GST. The kadas below are under ₹3,000. This gap lets you own five designs instead of one.

Gold kadas and bangles

Kadas are the easiest place to start. Gold-finish bangles sit right next to the glass and gold bangles you wear.

Kaamini Openable Indian Bangle, ₹2,450. From our Sone Pe Suhaga collection, with a traditional gold look. It opens, so it slips on without a struggle.

Filigree Plain Gold Thick Kada, ₹1,750. Fine filigree work on a plain gold finish. Quiet enough for office, festive enough for a puja.

Jiva Gold Gokhru Style Pacheli Kada, ₹2,950. The pointed gokhru pattern you see in old Rajasthani pieces. It is wide, so wear it alone.

HaraLaal Slim Red Green Gold Bangle Set, ₹1,850. Slim bangles with red and green, for stacking with what you already own.

Gold earrings: chandbalis and long earrings

Earrings are where gold gets expensive fastest, because the bigger the design, the more grams it takes. In fashion jewellery, size costs you very little, so you can go for the statement pair.

Sone Pe Suhaga Mini Gold Traditional Chandbalis, ₹2,450. A small chandbali for women who find the big ones too much. Works with a simple suit too.

Sone ki Pari Gold Long Shoulder Duster Earrings, ₹2,650. Long and fluid, the pair for a sangeet or a cocktail evening.

Amana Handmade Gold Long Shoulder Duster Earrings, ₹2,950. A more contemporary shape, good with Indo-western outfits.

Gold necklace sets

This is where the price difference with gold is biggest. A gold necklace set with matching earrings easily runs into lakhs. These sets come with their earrings included.

Holdali Choker Set with Gold and Polki, ₹6,450. Five lines of gold leading to a Holdali pendant. One of our most loved designs, and the one we would pick for a wedding.

Saanvi Necklace Set with Gold Beads, ₹4,250. Gold beads in a traditional style. Simple enough that you will wear it more than once.

Kunti Gold Polki Necklace Set, ₹5,450. Gold with polki for a more festive look, from the Sone Pe Suhaga collection.

Daily wear mangalsutra

Many married women wear the mangalsutra every day. This makes it worth rethinking when gold is this expensive.

Mangalyam Single Line Mangalsutra, Gold Polish, ₹2,250. A thin single line, light on the neck, easy with western wear.

Shriphal Single Line Mangalsutra, Gold Polish, ₹2,350. Another single-line design with a slightly different pendant.

How to make gold-finish jewellery look its best

A few things decide whether fashion jewellery looks good next to gold or gives itself away.

Match your finishes. Antique, matte, and bright gold polish are different colours. Pick a kada in the closest finish to your gold bangles. Keep earrings and necklaces in the same family.

Watch the size of the stones. Oversized stones are what make fashion jewellery look fake. Look at the product photo and ask whether the design still works without the biggest stone. If it does, the piece will look right in person.

Mix, do not replace. A gold-finish kada next to your own thin gold bangles looks natural. Wear your mother's gold chain with a fashion jewellery chandbali. Most people will notice the overall look, not which piece came from where.

[IMAGE 7: Styling shot, mixed stack. 1200×800. Gold-finish kada worn next to thin gold or glass bangles on one wrist. Alt text: "Mixing gold-finish kadas with gold bangles".]

How to look after gold-finish jewellery

Put on perfume first and let it dry before you wear your jewellery. Wipe each piece with a dry, soft cloth before you put it away. Keep it away from water, and never clean it with water. Store it in the Attrangi box it came in, not in a velvet or suede pouch.

Frequently asked questions

Is Attrangi jewellery gold? No. All Attrangi products are strictly fashion jewellery. Our pieces have a gold finish or polish. Polki or diamond in our names describe the stone look.

Can I wear gold-finish jewellery with my own gold? Yes. Pick pieces in a similar finish, antique with antique or bright with bright, and they sit well together.

Is artificial gold jewellery good for weddings? For guests, yes. A set with earrings and one kada covers most functions. Wear a different look to the mehendi, sangeet, and reception.

Can I wear it every day? Yes, our pieces can be worn daily as long as you look after them. Follow the care steps above, especially keeping them away from water.

See more gold-finish pieces in our bangles and kadas collection. Check our jewellery sets collection. Our karigars handcrafted these in small quantities.