Daily wear jewellery

Daily wear pieces are light, smooth enough not to catch on clothes, and quick to put on. They have to handle a commute, a keyboard and a monsoon. That is why our steel pieces are anti-tarnish, with a water-resistant design, and why many of our bangles are openable and our chains and rings adjustable. If you have been searching for minimal jewellery or light weight jewellery, this is the same idea.

Most of our everyday pieces are 316L stainless steel with 18K gold plating. Rose gold pieces are 316L stainless steel with 18K rose gold plating, silver-tone pieces are 316L stainless steel, and any 925 sterling silver piece says so in its name.

Small studs and light hoops are the everyday workhorses. They sit close to the ear and do not catch on hair or a dupatta. Keep long danglers and statement pairs for evenings and festivals.

One fine chain with a small pendant or an initial is enough for most days. On weekends, layer a second chain a little longer than the first. If you wear a mangalsutra every day, a light, modern design sits neatly under a collar.

One bangle or bracelet beside your watch, and one ring you reach for every morning. Once that feels easy, build a stack of three.

For the office, keep it quiet: studs or small hoops, a fine chain, and a single bangle or slim bracelet. Pieces that do not jingle are kinder to keyboards and video calls, and one piece with a little shine, such as a studded bangle, is enough to lift a plain outfit.

Rain and monsoon days are fine thanks to the water-resistant design. Take pieces off for showers, baths and swimming, put perfume and lotion on before your jewellery, and wipe each piece dry with a soft cloth before you store it.

Upakarna started in Mumbai in 2019 to make well-designed, good quality jewellery you can afford to wear every day. Our steel pieces are lab-tested and skin-safe, and you can add an initial or a charm to make a daily piece your own. Free shipping on prepaid orders over ₹ 1,100.