# Silver and fashion jewellery from India: process, clusters and QA > Silver and fashion jewellery from India: the 7-step process chain, clusters such as Jaipur, Mumbai and Surat, QA tests, HS heading and lead times. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/products/silver-fashion-jewellery/ Product guide # Silver and fashion jewellery. From design and CAD to packing. Silver and fashion jewellery is best sourced from Jaipur and Mumbai, with Surat for diamonds, Salem for silver anklets, Cuttack for silver filigree and Varanasi for glass beads. Indian makers produce 925 silver, gold-plated and brass jewellery with gemstones, enamel and beadwork. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?product=silver-fashion-jewellery) [Open in the Explorer](https://sourcesquid.co/explorer/#product=silver-fashion-jewellery) 7 process steps 6 mapped clusters 7113 typical HS heading Where India makes it · **Silver and fashion jewellery** 6 clusters * __Clusters for this product * __Other clusters The manufacturing chain ## How it is made, in 7 steps. The sequence Indian factories follow, from raw material to an approved part ready to ship. 1. **Design & CAD**Sketch to CAD model 2. **Master & mould**3D-printed or hand-carved master, rubber mould 3. **Casting** Lost-wax casting in silver or brass 4. **Filing & setting**Clean-up, assembly and stone setting 5. **Polishing & plating**Rhodium, gold or oxidised finishes 6. **Quality check** Purity, nickel and lead tests; hallmarking for silver 7. **Packing** Anti-tarnish bags and boxes Key facts ## What buyers plan around. Typical HS heading 7113 (precious-metal jewellery), 7117 (imitation jewellery) [Check 7113 in the HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/?q=7113) Lead time Samples 2–3 weeks, production 4–6 weeks India's edge India's jewellery craft, gemstone cutting and silver skills give buyers design-rich pieces across a wide range of price points. Materials * [Brass, copper and bronze](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/brass-and-copper/) * [Zinc alloy (Zamak)](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/zinc-alloy/) * [Glass](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/materials/glass/) Process families * [Gems & jewellery](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/processes/gems-and-jewellery/) Where to source ## The clusters that make it. Listed in the order buyers usually start. Each page covers the nearest ports and neighbouring clusters. [ Rajasthan Major cluster **Jaipur – Sanganer – Bagru** Gems & jewellery, hand block printing, blue pottery Gems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroideryCeramics & glass ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/jaipur/)[ Maharashtra Major cluster **Mumbai – Thane** Jewellery (SEEPZ), garments, pharma, packaging Gems & jewelleryGarments & cut-make-trimChemicals & pharma+1 ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/mumbai/)[ Gujarat Major cluster **Surat** Synthetic textiles, zari, diamond cutting & polishing Weaving & handloomGems & jewelleryDyeing, printing & embroidery ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/surat/)[ Tamil Nadu Established cluster **Salem** Silver anklets, handloom, sago Gems & jewelleryWeaving & handloomFood, spices & agri ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/salem/)[ Odisha Specialist cluster **Cuttack – Sambalpur** Silver filigree, ikat handlooms Gems & jewelleryWeaving & handloom ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/cuttack/)[ Uttar Pradesh Major cluster **Varanasi** Banarasi brocade silk, glass beads, wooden toys Weaving & handloomGems & jewelleryWood, cane & furniture ](https://sourcesquid.co/india-atlas/clusters/varanasi/) Quality ## Tests we plan for. The checks that usually sit in the inspection plan for this product. We agree the final list with you against your drawing and market. [How our inspections work](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/) * Silver purity (925) assay or hallmark * Nickel release (EN 1811) * Lead and cadmium content * Plating thickness * Stone setting and clasp strength Silver and fashion jewellery questions ## Straight answers. Anything else, ask us directly. A principal replies, not a bot. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### What is the MOQ for silver jewellery? Often 50–100 pieces per design, and lower for sampling. ### Can I get hallmarked silver? Yes. BIS hallmarking is available for silver in India, and exporters can supply assay reports. ### What is Cuttack filigree? It is fine silver wire work from Odisha, locally called tarakasi. Cuttack Silver Filigree (Chandi Tarakasi) is GI-registered. More product guides ## Related products. 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