One question we get asked all the time is: “Why do you make your polki pieces in silver instead of gold?”
If you have ever wondered whether choosing silver over gold means compromising on quality or aesthetics, here is a breakdown of why silver polki is actually a smarter, budget-friendly choice without any compromise on craftsmanship.
1. High Affordability Without Sacrificing Design
In many gold polki designs, the making charges alone for the gold jewellery can equal the entire cost of a complete silver polki piece.
By crafting polki jewellery in silver, you get the exact same intricate design, luxurious look, and stunning presence at a significantly lower price point. You are simply choosing a more practical metal base.
2. The Role of Silver Foil (Daak) in Polki Settings
Here is something most people don't know: whether polki is set in gold or silver jewellery, the daak (the foil lining placed beneath the polki stone to reflect light) is always made of silver foil.
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Why Silver? Silver is softer and much easier to manipulate during the setting process.
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Best Fit: It provides the ideal base to secure and showcase raw polki stones effectively.
3. Preservation & Craftsmanship
When polki jewellery suffers damage over time due to improper care, it is almost never the polki stone itself that gets damaged—it is usually the underlying polki daak (silver foil).
Choosing silver polki means:
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You are receiving the exact same craftsmanship and setting technique as traditional gold polki.
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You are opting for a smarter, budget-friendly metal that delivers identical visual beauty.
Have Questions?
Choosing silver polki allows you to build a versatile, high-end collection without unnecessary expenses. If you have any queries about polki settings or jewellery care, drop a comment below and we’ll be happy to help!
