Dhanteras is almost here, and if there's one thing that makes the occasion even more special, it's bringing home a little sparkle! Be it a pair of pretty earrings, a gold necklace you've been eyeing for ages or something timeless to add to your jewellery collection, this is the perfect time to treat yourself. And if you're planning to make this Dhanteras a shubh one with some jewellery shopping, we've put together a list of 7 jewellery stores in Lucknow worth checking out.
Bright Gold is Lucknow’s newest jewellery store, but it comes from the house of Adeesh Kumar Jain, the family behind Jain Jewellers, so the trust isn’t exactly new. Just in time for Dhanteras and Diwali, there’s a flat 6% making charge, special gold rates and a gold coin free with every purchase, valid till 8th November. The free gold coin is a nice touch too, mostly because it gives you something to show when the family asks, “So, what did you get?”
When- 11 AM- 9 PM
Where- Gol Darwaza, Chowk
Somewhere, a sibling in another city has bought gold at a different price and will mention it at dinner. Malabar Gold and Diamonds has opened two new stores this Diwali, and its “One India One Gold Rate” policy means the same rate applies wherever you shop. The collections run across gold, diamonds, platinum and gemstones, so the Dhanteras purchase can be as modest or as bold as the budget allows.
When- 11 AM- 8:30 PM
Where- Gole Market, Mahanaar; and Patrakarpuram, Gomti Nagar
Everyone in Lucknow has a “trusted jeweller” until Dhanteras comes around and the comparisons begin. HSJ tends to end them early, because the name has always meant purity. Gold for the muhurat, silver for the puja, polki for the weddings on your calendar and diamonds for the ones you can’t skip. The aim is a shopping experience that feels as good as the quality looks, with no hurry and no second-guessing.
When- 11 AM- 8:30 PM
Where- 3, near Fun Republic Mall, Eldeco Greens, Gomti Nagar
Plenty of Lucknow jewellers claim to understand Awadhi taste. Lala Jugal Kishore has the unfair advantage of having been the Nawabs’ jeweller, which is a tough audience to practise on. Eleven generations later, the family still works the old way, antique-style designs, intricate bridal sets and Awadhi craftsmanship, gathered under “Jewels of Awadh”. This Dhanteras, you could walk in for one gold piece and walk out understanding why your dadi never trusted anyone else.
When- 11:30 AM- 9 PM
Where- M-26, Goal Chauraha, adjacent to Classic Sweets, Gole Market, Mahanagar, [multiple stores across Lucknow- Aminabad, Indira Nagar, Alambagh]
Dhanteras shopping should be simple, and at Agarwal Jewels & Gems it usually is. The showroom has been in business for over 25 years, and people keep coming back for the same few reasons, pure gold, clear pricing and no surprises at the billing counter. Bring the family this Dhanteras, take your time and pick what feels right.
When- 11 AM- 9 PM
Where- UGF-2, Jain Palace, Bhoothnath Market, Sector 5, Indira Nagar
Your home mandir has sat through every Diwali with the same old thali and never once complained. This year, maybe it gets something made just for it. Munna Lal Jewellers (MLJ), a trusted Lucknow name since 1975, does custom temple jewellery, along with 100% hallmarked gold, certified diamonds and precious gemstones for the rest of the family.
When- 11 AM- 8:30 PM
Where- S-1, Happy Home, Opposite Happy Home, Gol Market Road, Mahanagar; and DLF MyPad, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar
Dhanteras shopping is simpler when the jeweller has already earned your family’s trust. MSKD Jewellers has had 127 years to do it in Lucknow, with honest pricing and honest craftsmanship at the centre. Hallmarked gold, certified diamonds, polki and traditional temple jewellery are all here for Diwali.
When- 11:30 AM- 8 PM
Where- Gole Market, B-339, Picnic Spot Rd, Sector-B, Mahanagar; and Kalyan Bhawan, Aminabad Rd, Swadeshi Market, Aminabad
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