6 Best Indian Jewellery Stores in Austin That Redefine Elegance
Did you know that Indians make up about 2% of the Asian diaspora residing in and around Austin? Neighborhoods like Circle C, Avery Ranch, and Pecan creek are home to many Indians which explains the rise of shops catering to the Indian community, including Indian jewellery stores in Austin.
Indian jewellery contains intricate work in pure and alloyed gold, silver, and metals. Jewellers show you pieces according to the occasion, with most collections intended to be worn to traditional functions such as engagements, weddings, anniversaries, or religious purposes such as baptism, naming and rice ceremonies, or ‘annaprasan’.
Your search for new pieces that will flatter your wardrobe ends here, for we’re compiling a list of the best Indian jewellery stores in Austin to refill those boxes!
What is the Significance of Indian Jewellery?
Indian jewellery has existed for thousands of years and goes back as far as the Ramayana and Mahabharata times. Jewellery was seen as the art of beautifying oneself.
There are traces of beaded and shell jewellery and idols (Murthis) found in excavation sites that are thought to have been worn by the inhabitants of the Indus Valley. The discovery of diamonds let to jewelers incorporating it into modern design. Beaded, non-metallic jewellery was soon replaced by more expensive but long-lasting ones made by fusing diamonds to metals like gold and silver.
Indian jewellery enhances feminine beauty and is a mark of one’s social status in the community. Most Indians revere gold. In fact, many families save up to buy pieces over the years which they can use as collateral against property, or for the wedding of their children.
Although most pieces of Indian jewellery target women customers, some pieces are for both genders, such as rings, ear studs, bracelets, piercings, and kadas.
Let’s take a look at some of Austin’s best Indian jewellery stores
Best Indian Jewellery Stores in Austin
1. Shiva Jewelers
Address: 11066 Pecan Park Blvd, Suite 520
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Website: https://www.shivajewelers.com/
Shiva jewelers is a family-owned proprietorship and the third generation is currently at the wheel. The store specializes in traditional, contemporary, and antique collections keeping both the wearer’s preferences and the best occasions in mind.
They are also knowledgeable about gold bullion and investment options and work with customers to find the best metals to invest in.
The store is about 1400 sq ft wide and is conveniently located next to the Tarka Indian kitchen(which can be your first outing wearing your latest purchase!).
What you should check out:
The antique bangles and diamond sets are traditional and suitable to wear to modest functions. I quite liked the ruby, pearl, and emerald flower, and peacock motifs on the bangle sets which added a modest touch to the gold designs. If you’re like me and like your jewellery to have more of a contemporary style, then the diamond, emerald, and gold necklace will catch yours and everyone else’s eye! The other thing I love is their bridal collection which features an assortment of diamond and platinum rings for occasions such as weddings and engagements. If you need a halo or accented style for your wedding bands, definitely explore their collection online.
2. Malani Jewelers
Address: 300 South Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080
Website: https://www.malanijewelers.com/
Malani jewelers is one of the oldest jewellers selling Indian jewellery in Austin and Dallas. They started out in 1897 in Atlanta before expanding to Florida and Dallas in the U.S. Like Shiva jewelers, Malani is a family-owned chain that is now part of a global network in London, Belgium, Singapore, Dubai, and India.
They sell diamonds with their Malani brand of extended warranty and stock only EGL and GIA-certified diamonds. This ensures that what you’re buying is of unmatched quality.
Malani jewelers also have a special Men’s collection of brand new as well as pre-owned Rolex and Cartier watches. So if you’re looking to sell your old watch, you can bring it here so that they can appraise it.
What you should check out
Under the women’s category, you should check out the Baju Bandhs(a type of arm bracelet), necklaces, and earrings. The men’s collection carries a selection of fancy pendants, Karas, and rings that, depending on the occasion, are fancy, plain, and designer.
I fell in love with the 22k Minakari peacock arm bracelet which features twin peacocks in the design. It costs $2159 and is definitely something that will make you stand out from the crowd.
What establishes Malani jewelers’ credibility is their buying guides for engagement rings, pearl, gold, watches, and birth gemstones. You can do your research online before dropping in and speed up the selection process!
3. Sikara Jewelers
Address: 417 W 2ND ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701
Website: https://www.sikara.com/
Meet Mousumi Shaw, proprietor of Sikara jewelers. Sikara gets its name from Shikara, which means houseboat in Hindi, and signifies the journey of life. Mousumi helped her mom start this store when they arrived in the United States as immigrants back in 1991.
Sikara offers modern fusion jewellery that is inspired by Mousumi’s travel and life as an Indian American. The pieces you get here have a traditional Indian touch while also incorporating design elements from countries as far and wide as Brazil,Egypt, Mexico, Spain,Iceland and Germany.
On the website, the jewellery is ordered by new arrivals, country, and type of jewellery. The collection includes earrings, bracelets, cufflinks, necklaces, chains, pendants, and rings. Interestingly, they also sell Chakras and wellness stones which feature in select few pieces. The stones include Black Onyx, Amethyst, Topaz, and Carnelian.
What you should check out:
You should explore Mousumi’s favorites which feature some unusual designs that you’re unlikely to find in any other store, such as the Sumatra tusk pendant. This sterling silver piece costs $135 (chain sold separately). It can be worn for both formal and casual occasions. Sikara’s collection of necklaces are designed to make a bold fashion statement. My eyes immediately went to the 18K gold plated bird’s nest necklace, priced at $485, and rose gold pendant which costs $115.
4. Marigold-Gateway to India
Address:2200 S. Lamar Austin, TX 78704
Website:https://marigoldaustin.com/
Marigold opened its doors in 2007 and is strategically located in South Austin which is home to storefronts carrying gifts, clothing, and accessories for the Indian crowd. It’s open from Monday to Saturday between 11 AM -6 PM.
What you should check out:
Marigold is not primarily a jewellery store but they do have simple designs for anklets, bangles, earrings, ring bracelets, and ‘Tika’ forehead ornaments. If you’re looking for cosmetic jewellery that you can use for dance recitals, you’re sure to find it at Marigold!
5. Avant Garde Jewelers –
Address: 10000 RESEARCH BLVD SUITE 126,
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78759
Website: https://www.avantgardejewelers.com/
Avante Garde jewelers is a family-owned business since 1976 that Brian Hoover runs. Avante Garde specializes in engagement and wedding rings using lab-grown diamonds. Like Malani jewelers, this store has guides on buying engagement rings.
Avante Garde aren’t technically Indian by origin, but many of the designs in the pendants follow motifs of flowers and birds cleverly coiled to resemble shell jewellery.
What you should check out:
I like the designs in the Frederic-sage and Mastoloni collections. The latter features Tahitian black pearls and diamonds, which are very unique. The pearls are mounted on white gold as well, making them the perfect choice to make a subtly elegant statement at black-tie and cocktail events.
6. Benold’s Jewelers
Address: 2900 W. Anderson Ln.
Austin, TX 78757
Website: https://www.benolds.com/fashion-designers/
Benold’s jewelers boast an exquisite collection of precious gemstones and fashion jewellery. They are an Austin original, having been around for decades and attracting nationals from different countries including India.
What you should check out:
They offer a collection of bridal and fashion jewellery. If you want to pull off your Boho Chic look, consider selecting a piece from their Lauren K Fine jewellery collection. I quite like the Lavender Tanzanite earrings which are pear-shaped and set into 18K yellow gold posts. It costs $6,000+ which is well worth the tag when you see how these earrings catch the light! The other collection I found attractive (and a bit more affordable) were from the Doves designs,, which feature simpler designs and mounts, such as the oval onyx and diamond earrings ($555)
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