Why small jewellers need a website
Big brands advertise everywhere. A family jeweller has skill and trust but little reach. A website with good photos and honest details lets that skill be seen by buyers across India and Tamil families abroad.
What sells online from Chennai
- Temple jewellery — lakshmi coin necklaces, mango malas, jhumkas.
- Light-weight gold — studs, chains, rings and baby bangles.
- Silver — puja items, anklets, toe rings and gift pieces.
- Imitation and dance jewellery for Bharatanatyam and functions.
- Gift pieces for naming ceremonies and housewarmings.
What the store does not do — no gold savings schemes
Many Chennai families buy wedding gold through monthly schemes, paying a fixed amount for about eleven months. Jewellers often ask whether the website can collect these instalments.
The store does not run savings schemes or collect monthly instalments. Each order is paid on its own.
Run your scheme at the counter as you do now. Online, show the designs scheme members can pick at the end, and send them reminders on WhatsApp if they agreed.
Hallmark and honest details
Gold sold in India needs a BIS hallmark with a HUID number. Write the purity, gross and net weight, stone details and making charge on every product. Buyers who see everything clearly trust you with bigger orders.
Prices that move with gold
Gold prices change every day. Update prices from the admin panel when rates move, or list heavy pieces as "price on request" with weight and making charge shown, and confirm the final amount on WhatsApp.
Wedding season and Akshaya Tritiya
Weddings, Akshaya Tritiya, Diwali and Pongal bring the biggest jewellery sales. Put bridal sets and festival pieces online early, and give scheme members a preview before the rush.
Temple jewellery photos
Temple jewellery has fine detail. Shoot on a dark plain cloth in soft daylight. Show the front, the back, the clasp and a photo worn. Give the length of necklaces in inches.
Insured, discreet delivery
Send gold with insured courier in a plain outer box with no jewellery branding. On Pro and Elite, Shiprocket books the courier and the buyer gets tracking on WhatsApp. Local buyers can pay online and write "pickup" in the order instructions.
Payments for costly pieces
Razorpay takes UPI, cards and net banking. For gold, ask for full payment online, or use partial COD on Pro and Elite to take an advance. A GST invoice is created for every order.
Tamil families abroad
Families in Singapore, the Gulf and the US often buy jewellery through relatives in Chennai. A website lets them choose the design from abroad; the relative pays and collects it here.
Silver and imitation for steady sales
Gold is seasonal; silver and imitation jewellery sell all year. They are easier to ship and good for first-time online buyers who want to test you before a bigger order.
Dance schools and performers
Chennai has many Bharatanatyam schools. A "dance jewellery" category with full sets in different sizes makes it easy for teachers and parents to order for a whole group before a show.
Search words to use
Buyers search "temple jewellery online", "lakshmi necklace" and "jewellery shop T Nagar". Use the design name, metal and city in product titles. Every store has clean links and an automatic sitemap.
Kanchipuram silk and jewellery together
Wedding families buy silk sarees and jewellery on the same trip. If a saree shop is your neighbour, link to each other online, and show a "wedding set" of necklace, earrings and bangles as one product.
Buyback and exchange at the shop
Many buyers exchange old gold when they buy new. Keep that at the counter, where you can test the metal. Online, explain your exchange policy in plain words so buyers know what to bring.
How we set you up
We build the store with you on a phone call with screen share — categories, product details and payments. For one WhatsApp number for buyers and scheme members, see the WhatsApp Business API in Chennai.
Cost
Starter costs ₹4,990 one time. No monthly fee and no commission on your sales. Pro and Elite add Shiprocket, partial COD and matching-item suggestions.
See ecommerce websites for jewellers and ecommerce website development in Chennai.
Plans & Pricing
Hosting (~₹500–800/month) and a domain (~₹800/year) are paid directly to those providers. No markup, no per-order commission.
Complete store, Razorpay + COD, GST invoicing, admin panel.
Adds Shiprocket, Partial COD, abandoned cart, Meta Pixel, reviews.
Adds Meta CAPI, WhatsApp automation, advanced analytics, multi-store admin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the website collect monthly gold scheme payments?
What details should each gold piece show?
How do I handle daily gold price changes?
How should gold be shipped?
Can I sell bridal sets as one product?
Can buyers pay an advance?
How much is a jewellery ecommerce website in Chennai?
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