Daily Wear Imitation Jewellery in India: What to Choose and How to Make It Last

Daily wear jewellery is the small, light piece you put on most mornings: a finger ring, a pair of small earrings, a fine ear chain or a short necklace set. Sirini is better known for bridal and festive Kundan, but it has a lighter range for everyday clothes. This guide says what to choose, what it costs, and, honestly, how plating behaves when you wear it daily.

What counts as daily wear

Daily wear pieces are smaller and lighter than occasion pieces, so they sit comfortably under everyday clothing and do not catch on a dupatta or a desk. Sirini's daily wear range is mostly finger rings, with light necklace sets, earrings and ear chains. The plating and construction match the bridal range, which is 18 to 22K gold plating over a brass or copper base; the difference is scale and weight. Prices in the range run from Rs 360 to Rs 2,944.

Pieces to start with, with prices

Prices are as listed today and stock changes, so check each page.

• Karva Chauth Kundan Cocktail Ring (Rs 520): one of the lowest-priced rings in the range.
• Festive Kundan Band Ring (Rs 600) and Festive Oval Kundan Ring (Rs 360): simple Kundan rings for everyday wear.
• Diwali Meenakari Jhumkis (Rs 600): small Meenakari jhumkas, among the lowest-priced earrings.
• Petal Grace Payal (Rs 1,280): anklets for everyday wear.
• Sangeet Petite Necklace Set (Rs 4,200) and Reception Kundan Necklace Set with Earrings (Rs 3,800): light necklace sets for dressier days.

To see the whole range, browse the daily wear collection, rings or kaan chains, or the jewellery under Rs 3,000 collection.

How to wear it to work or for everyday

Choose one focus piece and keep the rest quiet. A ring and small earrings is a complete look, and a light necklace set works on its own without adding bangles. If you are wearing earrings with some drop, skip the necklace. For colour, the jewellery colour guide explains how to match stones to an outfit.

An honest note about plating and daily wear

Gold plating is a thin surface layer, so it lasts longest with occasional use. If you wear a piece every day, expect the plating to age faster where it meets skin, perfume and water. This is true of every gold-plated piece, not only Sirini's, and a plated piece is not a substitute for solid gold. To slow the wear: put jewellery on last, after perfume, hairspray and creams, take it off first, wipe it with a soft dry cloth and store it dry in a pouch. The full routine is in the care guide for imitation jewellery. If your skin reacts to jewellery, read imitation jewellery and sensitive skin first.

What Sirini is, and shipping

Sirini is a Mumbai maker of handcrafted gold-plated imitation jewellery in Kundan, Meenakari and Polki styles, not real gold, diamond or precious stones. Shipping across India is Rs 200, and free on orders of Rs 2,999 and above, with Cash on Delivery on eligible orders (a Rs 50 fee is added at checkout). 28 countries abroad ship for a flat Rs 1,400 per order. Exchanges are accepted within 7 days for defective, damaged or wrong items, and change-of-mind returns are not offered, so confirm size and colour before you order. Terms are explained in the Indian jewellery glossary.

Common questions

Can I wear imitation jewellery every day?

Yes, but plating ages faster with daily wear than with occasional wear. Put it on last, take it off first, keep it dry and store it in a pouch.

What is the cheapest daily wear jewellery at Sirini?

Finger rings start at Rs 360, and earrings start at Rs 520, with the Diwali Meenakari Jhumkis at Rs 600.

Is Sirini daily wear jewellery real gold?

No. It is gold-plated imitation jewellery over brass or copper, not real gold, diamond or precious stone.

Which pieces are light enough for office wear?

Finger rings, small earrings and the light necklace sets in the daily wear collection are the usual choices. Pick one focus piece and keep the rest quiet.

How do I stop plated jewellery from wearing off quickly?

Avoid perfume, water and sweat contact, put it on last and take it off first, and store each piece dry and separately.

Do you offer returns on daily wear jewellery?

Sirini does not accept change-of-mind returns. Defective, damaged or wrong items can be exchanged within 7 days.