Shower Your Blessings and Good Wishes on the Newly Weds: 10 Top Silver Gift Items for Marriage (2020)

Also known as ‘Poor Man’s gold’, the love of Indians for Silver is well known for ages. Since ancient times, kings and their beloveds have been using silver in their ornaments, thrones, palaces, and arms. It was used as currency in the form of silver coins from the 6th century to the 18th century in India. Silver accessories and jewellery have been used as gift items in weddings and also in various cultural and religious customs for centuries.

Silver, being a relatively cheaper precious metal than gold, has been used as an investment tool as well. Purchasing silver coins and silver idols is considered auspicious during the festival of Diwali, which is also the time when the sale and purchase of silver is at yearly highs. Clearly, silver as a metal that holds its importance in Indian culture, especially as a gift item for marriage and festivals.

The silver plated tea set oval has penguin inspired design and looks every bit of elegant and stunning. The tea set consists of one teapot with dimensions – length 19 cm, breadth 7 cm, and height 27 cm, one small pot for keeping milk with dimensions – length 15.5 cm, height 12 cm, one bucket for keeping sugar with dimensions length 16.5 cm and height 12 cm and a silver dish which can be used to hold snacks or biscuits.

The silver plated tea set is made of anti-tarnish material hence doesn’t lose its shine if maintained with care. The teapot and small pots have a flat base attached to them, which keeps them stable and also adds to the beauty. The ‘silver plated tea set oval penguin’ comes in a beautiful gift packing and is available for Rs. 13,552 on episodesilver.com.

A pious gift which not only serves as a gift but would also make its place in the temple of the house; yet another masterpiece from episode silver, the silver-plated pooja thali with a bell is a perfect gift for a Hindu wedding. The lotus-shaped pooja thali has a diya in between and few holes beside the diya to light incense sticks. The thali dimensions are – length and breadth 25.5 cm and breadth of each petal is 2 cm. The Silver Plated Pooja Thali Lotus with Set can be ordered from episodesilver.com for Rs. 6,100.

The royal looking ‘Splendid Serving Set’ has beautiful designs carved on them, and the gold and silver plated combination gives it a distinctive look. The serving set contains four bowls, spoons and a tray with intricate motifs that add to its splendor. This makes for an exceptional silver gift item for marriage and will be certainly cherished by your loved ones as they use it for serving desserts, ice-cream and sweets etc. The splendid serving set is available for Rs. 1,750 on igp.com.

The ‘ornate german silver glass set for wedding favors’ is a unique and stylish gift for wedding, pre-wedding and wedding favors and is a fine example of handcrafted ethnic work. The fine intricate designs crafted on the surface of the glass gives it a sophisticated finish while making it a gift to preserve and possess. You can customise the glasses by getting the name of the bride and groom engraved on the gift. Premium gift wrapping option is available while ordering, and the ethnic looking silver glass set can be ordered from boontoon.com for Rs. 1,260.

Presented by Rubans, the Silver plated and gold-toned embellished oxidised jewellery set has a customary design that goes well with traditional attire like Sari and salwar suit. The jewellery set has a necklace, and a pair of earrings, which are gold-toned and oxidised silver-plated, thus presenting a unique combination of gold and silver contrast colours. The necklace is 63 cm long stone studded and has intricate work while it’s provided with an S hook closure, and the matching earrings are 3.8 cm long secured with a post and back type closure. The jewellery set is made of alloy metal, is studded with artificial stones, and available for Rs. 4,725 on myntra.com.

One of the best silver gift items for marriage to a religious family, the Sunrise Gayatri Mantra Silver Coin, will surely make its place in the temple and hearts of the people of the recipient family. The 999 purity sterling silver coin by APCL has Om scribed in between while one of the most sacred mantras of Hindus, the Gayatri Mantra, is etched encircling the Om. Every word of the pious Gayatri mantra has a great impact on the mind, body, and soul. A gift to cherish for a lifetime, the Taraash 999 Purity 100 gm Sunrise Gayatri Mantra Silver Coin is available for Rs. 5,075 on taraash.com.

Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha are considered auspicious on important occasions and festivals. They are believed to bring good luck and auspiciousness in the family. The pair of Laxmi Ganesha deity crafted in 99.9 percent sterling silver has dimensions – 2.5 inches x 2 inches x 1 inch. This silver idol set makes for a perfect gift to wish your loved ones for the new beginning on their wedding. The 55 gms silver Laxmi Ganesha idol set is listed on igp.com for Rs. 4,150.

The silver samai diva looks stunning and elegant and would be an excellent silver gift item for marriage. The silver samai is made of 96% pure silver and is not only a diya for pooja room but also an attractive showpiece for the living room. The silver samai diva weighs 385.50 gms and with a height of 8 inches, is undoubtedly going to be an eye-catcher. This shining silver samai is available for Rs. 17,344 on onlinepng.com.

This silver pearl necklace and earring set is inspired by tribal design and would make for an excellent gift for a newlywed bride. Made of artificial pearl, 92.5 percent oxidised silver and semi precious stone set, the total weight of the product is 65.13 gm and the jewellery set will look great on any traditional attire. The sterling silver pearl necklace and earring by Prashvi is a great set to be worn on festivals and traditional ceremonies and can be ordered from pngadgil.com for Rs. 9,034.

Lord Ram is worshipped by millions of Hindus across the world and holds a high place in the life and hearts of Hindus. The silver Ram Mandir Ram Darbar consists of a platform that has Lord Ram and Sita figurines sitting on a singhasana with a chattra above them and Lord Hanumana in sitting posture and Sri Laxman standing beside them. The Ram Darbar small dimensions are – length 46 cm, breadth 25.5 cm, and height 34 cm. The Ram Darbar looks astoundingly charming and is an epitome of fine artistry in 92.5 percent sterling silver, which is anti-tarnish. The Silver Ram Mandir Ram Darbar Small comes in a beautiful gift pack and is available for Rs. 83,137 on episodesilver.com.

The wine glasses are made of pure silver, and these handcrafted glasses have an antique finish that has royalty in the design, and intricate work is done on them. Gifting these pure silver wine glasses to someone who has a taste for good wine would be appreciated and cherished by the recipient. The gift will remind your loved ones of you whenever they are enjoying the fine moments of life with a bottle of wine served in these glasses. A perfect way to toast, celebrate, and enjoy the drinks; this sophisticated gift is undoubtedly for classy people. The pure silver wine glasses set with antique finish can be purchased from silverstore.in for Rs. 24,946.

This can be a dream come true for a newlywed bride because the dazzling pure silver purse is nothing less than sheer elegance. The handcrafted purse cum clutch is decorated with intricate craftsmanship. It has a detachable hanging silver chain, which also has fine embossing on it. The floral motifs all around the purse and the velvet lining inside make it an artifact that is worth gifting in marriage to your dear ones. The purse and chain are made of 92.5% pure sterling silver, and the gorgeous pure silver purse is available on beliramgifts.com for Rs. 48,500.

A silver gift item for marriage that you can choose for your friend’s wedding is the rhodium-plated 92.5% pure sterling silver bracelet for men. This anti-tarnish bracelet has a lobster closing, and the solid design of the bracelet gives it a masculine look. The bracelet can be worn in the office as well as in parties and carries a strong style statement. The shiny bracelet by Clara comes with a six-month warranty and can be ordered on myntra.com for Rs. 2,299.

This is one gift that can be passed on to generations because the traditional and handcrafted design never goes out of fashion. The beautiful designs crafted all across the box, silverstore.in logo in the front, the semi-precious stones, the lock, and the four stands beneath the box make it a rare and unique artifact. The box has dimension – 8.5-inch x 8.5-inch, weighs 1,100 gm and made of 80% pure silver to make it sturdy and long-lasting. The silver dry fruit box is available on silverstore.in for Rs. 54,999.

Kumkum box is considered as one of the essential jewellery box items for a newlywed bride in Hindu tradition, which makes this silver kumkum box a superb gift item for marriage. The box dimensions are height 2.2 inches and width 2.56 inches, weighs 34 gm and silver purity is 85%. This beautiful box can be bought for Rs. 3,409 from malabargoldanddiamonds.com.