A rakhi is tied for a moment, but the best ones are kept for a lifetime. If you are choosing a silver rakhi this Raksha Bandhan, here is how to pick one that becomes an heirloom rather than an afterthought.
1. Look for hallmarked 925 silver
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver, marked “925”. A hallmark is your guarantee of purity and of resale and heirloom value. Avoid “silver-plated” or “oxidised metal” rakhis, which tarnish and cannot be passed on.
2. Choose a design that outlives the festival
The most thoughtful silver rakhis are designed to have a second life — a rakhi whose thread comes away to leave a pendant, a kada that stays on the wrist, or a motif that means something to your family. Ask what the piece becomes after Raksha Bandhan.
3. Consider personalisation
Engraving a name, a date or a short message turns a gift into a keepsake. Because engraved pieces are made to order, plan ahead of the festival.
4. Mind the made-to-order timeline
Handcrafted silver takes time. Order well before Raksha Bandhan — and note any cut-off date — so your piece is hallmarked, finished and delivered in good time.
At Chandvi, every rakhi is hallmarked 925 silver, made to order and designed to be kept. Explore Edition I to begin.