Bengali Jewellery Traditions and How Plated Gold Fits
Gold has deep meaning in Bengal. A Bengali bride traditionally wears conch-shell shakha, red coral pola and an iron noa, along with a nath, a tikli on the hair parting and gold bangles such as chur and bala often passed down in the family. During Durga Puja, women dress up for pandal-hopping, and the festival is the largest jewellery occasion of the year.
We do not make shakha-pola, which are specific traditional pieces. What we offer is the gold-look layer around them: bangles that stack well, necklaces and mangalsutra, and earrings for pandal evenings. For a daughter or niece who wants a Puja outfit without a big gold purchase, plated pieces are a practical choice.
Durga Puja, Poila Baisakh and More: What to Buy in Kolkata
| Occasion | What to look at |
|---|---|
| Durga Puja pandal evenings | Necklaces, earrings, bangle stacks → Necklaces |
| Poila Baisakh & family functions | Bangles and mangalsutra → Bangles |
| Bengali weddings (guest looks) | Combo sets → Combo Sets |
| Office & college | Studs, rings, slim chains → Earrings |
For Durga Puja or Poila Baisakh, 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 Gold Plate in Kolkata’s Humid Air
Kolkata is humid for most of the year and especially damp in the monsoon. Moisture and sweat are the main causes of dulling, so wipe jewellery dry after wearing it and store it in its pouch, ideally with a silica-gel sachet. Do not wear it while bathing or applying powder or perfume. Read the full care guide →
Delivering to Salt Lake, New Town and Beyond
Orders from Salt Lake, New Town, Ballygunge, Behala, Dum Dum, Garia, Howrah, Tollygunge, Jadavpur, Park Street area and surrounding parts of Kolkata ship via Shiprocket wherever the courier serves the pincode. Not sure your Ballygunge 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.
Gold Plated Jewellery in Kolkata: Questions Answered
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Shop by occasion in Kolkata: Necklaces | Bangles | Combo Sets | Earrings
Guides: What is demi-fine jewellery? | Gold plated vs real gold | How long does gold plating last?
Festival guides: Durga Puja jewellery guide | Diwali jewellery gift guide | What to buy on Dhanteras
Nearby cities: Asansol | Ranchi | 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.
