Key facts
- India exported US$970 million of silver jewellery in FY2024-25 (outlookbusiness.com).
- Largest destinations by value: unavailable
- Market guides for 21 countries, each with destination requirements and transit times.
- Certifications available from the supply base: ISO 9001, EU REACH compliance, Sedex SMETA audit.
- Typical minimum order: 50-200 pcs per design (silver); 100-500 pcs per design (fashion) (typical).
Product overview
India's silver jewellery exports were about US$962 mn in FY2024-25, down about 41% (GJEPC). Jaipur is the hub for gemstone-set sterling silver, alongside Rajkot, Mumbai and Delhi for silver and imitation jewellery (partly ASSUMPTION). EPCH also counts fashion jewellery within handicraft exports.
Buyers range from online and boutique retailers to wholesalers and private-label brands. They buy 925 silver rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets with semi-precious stones, oxidised ethnic designs, and brass- or copper-based fashion jewellery with gold, rhodium or antique plating, kundan, polki-look and CZ settings.
Compliance is about metal content: nickel release, lead and cadmium limits in Europe and the US, and hallmarking where required (e.g. UK silver over 7.78 g).
HS note: Imitation (fashion/costume) jewellery of base metal is 7117.19; of other materials 7117.90; gold jewellery 7113.19.
Specifications
| Silver fineness | 925 sterling (92.5% Ag), stamped; rhodium or oxidised finish (typical) |
|---|---|
| Stones | Natural semi-precious (amethyst, garnet, moonstone, turquoise etc.), CZ, lab-grown (typical) |
| Fashion base metals | Brass, copper, zinc alloy; nickel-free and lead-safe on request (typical) |
| Plating | Gold, rose gold, rhodium, antique; 0.5-2.5 µm (typical) |
| EU limits | Nickel release ≤ 0.5 µg/cm²/week (prolonged skin contact); Pb ≤ 0.05%; Cd ≤ 0.01% (REACH, typical buyer spec) |
Typical commercial values. Final specifications are fixed per contract and verified by lab report or pre-shipment inspection.
Grades & variants
Sterling silver with gemstones
Jaipur-made rings, earrings, pendants.
Oxidised / tribal silver
Ethnic and boho designs.
Fashion jewellery
Brass-based plated designs, kundan, polki-look, CZ.
Bridal / ethnic sets
Necklace sets for diaspora markets.
Packaging, MOQ & container loading
| Packing | Sizes | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | Individual zip pouches, cards or boxes; tags with metal declarations | — |
Container load (estimate): 20' GP Not applicable - air/courier shipments · 40' HC Not applicable. High value, low volume; insured air courier
Customisation: Buyer designs (CAD), stones, plating colours, branded packaging
Where we source in India
Producing regions and manufacturing clusters our supplier network draws from.
Rajasthan
Jaipur
Gemstone-set silver; Sitapura SEZ
Gujarat
Rajkot
Silver and imitation jewellery (ASSUMPTION)
Maharashtra
Mumbai
Delhi
Central Delhi
Fashion jewellery (ASSUMPTION)
Market requirements by region
European Union
REACH Annex XVII limits nickel release (entry 27), cadmium (entry 23) and lead (entry 63) in jewellery; testing per lot is standard (ASSUMPTION on entry details). India lost EU GSP preferences for 2026-2028 (Implementing Reg. (EU) 2025/1909), so MFN duty applies; the EU-India FTA concluded on 27 Jan 2026 is not yet in force.
United States & Canada
Children's jewellery has strict lead limits under CPSIA; California law covers lead/cadmium in jewellery (ASSUMPTION). US duty on Indian goods as of 22 Oct 2026 (per our compliance research, secondary legal analysis): MFN rate plus a 10% Section 301 tariff in force since 24 Jul 2026; Section 232 goods (steel, aluminium, copper, autos/parts) pay the 232 rate instead. Re-verify before quoting landed cost.
United Kingdom
Silver articles over 7.78 g must be hallmarked by a UK assay office before sale (ASSUMPTION - check gov.uk hallmarking guidance). UK-India CETA has been in force since 15 Jul 2026; claim preference with a CETA proof of origin (DCTS proofs are not interchangeable).
Gulf (GCC)
Large diaspora and fashion demand; India-UAE CEPA (in force 1 May 2022) gives preferential duty against a CEPA certificate of origin.
Australia & New Zealand
India-Australia ECTA (in force 29 Dec 2022) gives zero duty on most tariff lines with a preferential certificate of origin.
General guidance, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your customs broker or the regulator.
Quality control
- • Silver fineness assay (XRF) per lot
- • Nickel/lead/cadmium tests for EU/US
- • Stone setting and finish inspection
- • Hallmarking where required by destination
Certifications available
- • ISO 9001
- • EU REACH compliance
- • Sedex SMETA audit
Held by the producing supplier for the specific lot; copies shared with the quote.
Shipping documents
- • Commercial invoice
- • Packing list
- • Airway bill
- • Certificate of origin
- • Assay / XRF report
- • Restricted-substance test reports (Ni, Pb, Cd)
Trade data
| Period | Flow | Value (USD mn) | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024-25 | India exportsLine: Silver jewellery | 970 | estimated | outlookbusiness.com |
Top destinations: unavailable
Export markets
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to United States
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to United Arab Emirates
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to Saudi Arabia
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to Canada
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to Oman
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to Germany
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to Netherlands
- Silver & Fashion Jewellery exporter to Italy
Frequently asked questions
Is your silver 925 sterling?
Yes. 92.5% silver, stamped 925, with XRF assay reports per lot.
Is fashion jewellery nickel-free?
On request. EU-bound fashion jewellery is made with nickel-safe plating and tested for nickel release, lead and cadmium.
Do I need hallmarking in the UK?
Silver articles over 7.78 g must carry a UK hallmark before sale. Your UK assay office can hallmark imported pieces.
Can you make our designs?
Yes, from sketches or CAD, with samples for approval before production.
Are the gemstones natural?
Semi-precious stones are natural unless stated. CZ and lab-grown stones are clearly declared.
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