Last-minute need for oxidised jewellery for the festive season? We round up a few budget-friendly places you can shop from
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It’s the season of dancing, parties, and family gatherings as festivals line up back-to-back. Gasp! Our jewellery supply is running out. If you’re the type who needs to look trendy all the time, with new accessories adorning your #OOTD—outfit of the day—then you’ll love this list of places to shop from.
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Mini Market, Vashi
Longing to browse the often-touted Colaba Causeway but don’t want to travel so far? For those on the outskirts of the city, Vashi’s mini market in sector 9 has all the odornment you need to look your festive best. Prices start as low as Rs 10 for some options, so you’ll be sure to end up with a large treasure-trove of accessories.
Zankhi Creation, Instagram
This Surat-based oxidised jewellery platform has everything you need to look festival-ready, including cowrie necklaces for a boho festive look, elaborate chokers, and a variety of jhumkas (Rs 250 onwards) with detailed designs. The platform offers customised jewellery options.
Lokmanya Tilak Road, Borivli
Borivli station has everything you need to be decked up. Just stroll down the length of LT road, as it is commonly known, and you’ll be assailed by a variety of oxidised options. Dangling earrings and jhumkas start at R40, but fight for combo options of three for Rs 100 for three (Kya bhaiyya!). Try Indraprastha Shopping Center for francier trinkets.
Phuljhadi.com
For those ready to invest in a complete festive jewellery set, Phuljhadi is the store. Here, you’ll find bird and flower-inspired jhumkas, and oxidised nosepins to glam up that saree or lehenga choli. We like their offer of three necklaces or earrings for Rs 1,000. For those who love bedecking their fingers, the ring collection is quite expansive.
Lokhandwala Market, Andheri
In the heart of Andheri’s shopping district lurk a few stalls that offer a wide range of jewellery with a patina at surprisingly competitive prices. MN Radh Jewellery and Hair Accessories has a decent array of lightweight chhatris, all for Rs 100. Then there’s Star Beauty just inside Kamdhenu Shopping Complex, where you’ll find several kinds of ornate kadas starting at Rs 150. The shop also has tarnished gold kadas.