Dhanteras Rush In Jammu: Silver Lizards, Tortoises & Ganesha Steal The Show As Buyers Seek Budget-Friendly Gifts

Last Updated:November 06, 2026, 21:10 IST

This Dhanteras, it’s not just gold & silver coins making headlines in Jammu’s markets—quirky silver collectibles and budget-friendly gifting options are also stealing the spotlight

Keeping changing customer preferences and different budgets in mind, shopkeepers have introduced a wide range of new designs, including Chinese-style jewellery and innovative silver gifting options. Representational image/Reuters

Dhanteras may be synonymous with buying gold and silver, but this year, Jammu’s jewellery market is witnessing an interesting shift in buying trends. Amid fluctuating gold and silver prices, which have left many customers cautious and confused, affordable silver gift items are emerging as a major attraction for shoppers.

While shopkeepers are witnessing enthusiasm among customers, buyers are carefully tracking price movements before making their purchases. Instead of traditional silver coins, several customers are showing a growing interest in quirky and attractive silver gift items, including silver chipkalis (lizards), tortoises, monkeys and other decorative designs.

Jewellers say these products are gaining popularity because they offer an affordable way to celebrate the auspicious occasion without putting an additional burden on the pocket. Keeping changing customer preferences and different budgets in mind, shopkeepers have introduced a wide range of new designs, including Chinese-style jewellery and innovative silver gifting options.

With Dhanteras considered an auspicious occasion to bring home gold and silver, these pocket-friendly alternatives are giving customers more choices, particularly those looking to make smaller purchases or gift something special to their loved ones.

This Dhanteras, it is not just gold and silver coins making headlines in Jammu’s markets — quirky silver collectibles and budget-friendly gifting options are also stealing the spotlight.

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What shifting buying trends and budget-friendly silver items are trending in Jammu during Dhanteras?

Amid fluctuating gold and silver prices, buyers in Jammu are showing a growing interest in affordable and quirky silver gift items, including silver lizards, tortoises, monkeys, and decorative designs, as a pocket-friendly alternative to traditional coins.

Why are shoppers and jewellers in Jammu opting for alternative silver collectibles this Dhanteras?

Jewellers note that fluctuating precious metal prices have left customers cautious. To match different budgets and avoid extra financial burdens, shopkeepers have introduced innovative silver gifting options and Chinese-style jewellery that allow smaller or budget-friendly purchases.

What types of innovative designs and products have local shopkeepers introduced for festive shoppers?

Shopkeepers have rolled out a wide variety of new designs, including Chinese-style jewelry and quirky collectibles like silver lizards and tortoises, giving customers more flexible and pocket-friendly choices for festive gifting.

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