Lucknow Elegance: Chikankari, Eid and Awadhi Weddings
Lucknow is known for its refined style, and chikankari is its signature — soft, hand-embroidered white or pastel fabric that looks lovely with a single, well-chosen piece of jewellery. A pair of gold-toned jhumkas or a delicate necklace sets off chikankari better than a heavy set.
Eid and Karwa Chauth are the big occasions, and Awadhi weddings bring a long guest list. Eid calls for jhumkas, bangles and a necklace in festive gold; Karwa Chauth asks for a mangalsutra, bangles and earrings. Plated pieces suit both, and the price lets you buy a new set each year.
Chikankari, Eid and More: What to Buy in Lucknow
| Occasion | What to look at |
|---|---|
| Chikankari kurta & daily wear | Jhumkas and slim necklaces → Earrings |
| Eid | Necklace sets, bangles, earrings → Necklaces |
| Karwa Chauth | Mangalsutra and bangles → Mangalsutra |
| Weddings & sangeet | Combo sets and Rani Har → Combo Sets |
For chikankari or Eid, every piece is demi-fine jewellery: multi-layer gold plating (2–3 microns) on a nickel-free copper-alloy base. It is gold-plated, not solid gold — read the honest comparison in our guide to gold plated vs real gold. Everyday earrings and rings are often under ₹500, and statement sets stay under ₹2,000 (prices as of October 2026).
Caring for Plated Jewellery in Lucknow’s Summers
Lucknow summers are very hot and dusty, so sweat and dust are the main enemies of plating. Wipe jewellery with a soft cloth after wearing it and store it in its pouch. Delicate chikankari fabric and plated jewellery both last longer when you put the jewellery on last and take it off first. Read the full care guide →
Delivering to Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj and Beyond
Orders from Gomti Nagar, Hazratganj, Aliganj, Indira Nagar, Alambagh, Aminabad, Chowk, Mahanagar, Rajajipuram, Jankipuram and surrounding parts of Lucknow ship via Shiprocket wherever the courier serves the pincode. Not sure your Aliganj pincode is covered? WhatsApp it to us and we confirm before you order.
Colour guarantee: 6 months | Replacement: free, dispatched within 48 hours of your WhatsApp photo | Buyback: 50% within 6 months, 35% within 6–12 months, minimum ₹100 | Returns: 7 days | Payment: Cash on Delivery within India | Shipping: worldwide. See the guarantee and buyback policies.
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Shop by occasion in Lucknow: Earrings | Necklaces | Mangalsutra | Combo Sets
Guides: What is demi-fine jewellery? | Gold plated vs real gold | How long does gold plating last?
Festival guides: Karwa Chauth solah shringar guide | Chhath Puja look guide | Diwali jewellery gift guide
Nearby cities: Kanpur | Varanasi | All delivery cities
Deepa founded Tanishka Jewels with a vision to bring the allure of fine gold to the modern woman — jewellery designed with a fashion-first eye, finished with uncompromising care, and made to be worn, loved and remembered. Connect on LinkedIn →
Last updated: 2026-10-05.
