Festive jewellery gifts under ₹ 2,000 for Diwali and Bhai Dooj

The best festive gift is one they keep wearing after the diyas are packed away. Here are pieces from our range under ₹ 2,000, sorted by budget and by person. For Diwali, order by Tue 3 Nov, and add a gift box for ₹ 150 if you would like one. Prices are as listed at the time of writing.

Gifts under ₹ 1,000

Small, wearable and easy to get right.

• Classic Minimal Men Kada, ₹ 699: an openable kada in gold, rose gold or silver tone, for a brother, husband or friend.
• Mystic Evil Eye Ring, ₹ 699: an adjustable ring with the eye in white, black or blue.
• Plain Initial Ring, ₹ 749: an initial of your choice on an adjustable band.
• The Gazing Evil Eye Necklace, ₹ 799: a gazing-eye pendant in white.
• Evil Eye Butterfly Necklace, ₹ 899: a butterfly with an evil eye, on a 14 to 16 inch chain.
• Tear Drop Stud Earrings, ₹ 999: everyday studs in gold, rose gold or silver tone.

Gifts from ₹ 1,000 to ₹ 1,499

This is where you will find our best-selling bangle.

• Classic Evil Eye Bangle, ₹ 1,000: our best-selling bangle, openable, in gold, rose gold and silver tones.
• Personalized Evil Eye Bracelet (With Initial), ₹ 1,199: an adjustable cuff with an evil eye charm and the initial you choose.
• Pear Single Stone Mangalsutra Necklace, ₹ 1,249: a modern mangalsutra that adjusts from 14 to 16 inches.
• Safety Pin Charm Necklace, ₹ 1,249: evil eye motifs, a star and a hamsa hand on one chain.
• Tiny Evil Eye Hamsa Necklace, ₹ 1,249: a delicate everyday necklace that adjusts from 14 to 16 inches.
• Studded Buckle Link Bangle, ₹ 1,399: an openable bangle with a secure lock, in gold or rose gold tone.
• Multi Evil Eyes Necklace Gift Set, ₹ 1,499: a matching necklace and pair of earrings, to wear together or apart.

Gifts from ₹ 1,500 to ₹ 1,999

For a gift that feels a little more special.

• Celestial Zodiac Necklace, ₹ 1,500: her zodiac sign on an adjustable chain, in all twelve signs.
• Mom Love Cuff Bangle, ₹ 1,500: an adjustable open cuff with the word mom in script, for your mother.
• Minimal Evil Eye Anklet, ₹ 1,500: a fine anklet with an evil eye charm and an adjustable hook lock.
• Twisted Tango Studded Link Bangle, ₹ 1,699: a dual-link bangle with sparkling stones that adjusts to fit.

Two small pieces, one bigger gift

Under ₹ 2,000 does not have to mean one piece. A few pairs that work well together:

• Mystic Evil Eye Ring and Plain Initial Ring: ₹ 1,448 for a ring stack with her initial and an evil eye.
• The Gazing Evil Eye Necklace and Mystic Evil Eye Ring: ₹ 1,498 for a matching evil eye pair.
• Evil Eye Butterfly Necklace and Tear Drop Stud Earrings: ₹ 1,898 for a necklace and studs she can wear together.

Add a gift box for ₹ 150 and the first two pairs still come in under ₹ 2,000.

Diwali and Bhai Dooj: who gives what

Diwali gifts go around the whole circle: parents, siblings, friends and the people you work with. A small piece of jewellery stands out among the boxes of sweets because it is still there, and still worn, long after the festival.

Bhai Dooj, a couple of days after Diwali, celebrates brothers and sisters. In many families the sister puts a tilak on her brother's forehead and prays for his long life and well-being, and the brother gives her a gift in return. That gift is where a piece with her initial, or an evil eye bracelet she can wear every day, makes sense. Sisters who want to give something back will find a kada and more for him below.

Gifts by person

For your sister

For Bhai Dooj, choose something with her initial from our initials collection, a piece from our personalised collection, or an evil eye piece she can wear to work and to weddings. There are more ideas in gifts for your sister.

For your wife

Try the Pear Single Stone Mangalsutra Necklace for daily wear, or see all mangalsutra necklaces. The Twisted Tango Studded Link Bangle also stacks well with what she already wears.

For your mother

The Mom Love Cuff Bangle says it plainly. The Classic Evil Eye Bangle in rose gold tone is another easy choice, since it opens to slip on.

For a friend or colleague

Stay under ₹ 1,000 with the Tear Drop Stud Earrings or the Mystic Evil Eye Ring.

For him

Try the Classic Minimal Men Kada, or browse gifts for him.

Not sure what they like?

Start with our gifting edit or gifts under ₹ 1,499, or choose an evil eye piece, which suits most people.

How to choose a gift they will actually wear

• Match the tone they already wear. If her everyday pieces are rose gold, stay with rose gold. If you cannot tell, gold tone is the easiest to mix.
• Pick adjustable or openable pieces. Adjustable rings and openable bangles take the guesswork out of sizing.
• Make it personal when you can. An initial or a zodiac sign turns a simple piece into one that feels chosen for them.
• Think about their day. Studs and fine chains suit an office; a stackable bangle suits someone who likes a bit of shine.

When to order for Diwali and Bhai Dooj

For Diwali on Sun 8 Nov, order by Tue 3 Nov. The date is the same for standard and personalised pieces, but personalised pieces need a little extra time to make, so it helps to order those first. Bhai Dooj comes a couple of days after Diwali, so ordering by Tue 3 Nov covers both.

In Mumbai, express delivery costs ₹ 300 and arrives the next day, and same-day delivery through Wefast is available on request on WhatsApp at +91 93723 36579.

From Sun 1 Nov: Free shipping on prepaid orders over ₹ 1,100, and ₹ 100 shipping under ₹ 1,100 on prepaid.

Gift box and a few lines for the card

Add an Upakarna gift box in green or blue for ₹ 150. It is a paid add-on and is not included with the jewellery, so add one box for each gift you want boxed.

If you are writing a card yourself, here are a few lines to borrow:

• "For Diwali, and for every ordinary day after it."
• "Happy Bhai Dooj. Thank you for always being on my side."
• "Something small to keep close."
• "With love, for the year ahead."

Returns (store credit) and exchanges within 3 days of delivery. ₹ 150 fee. Clearance and personalised pieces are not eligible.

Need help choosing? Write to hello@upakarna.com or WhatsApp +91 93723 36579.