Gold and Silver Prices Stabilize in Patna, Buyers Opt for Lightweight, Trendy Designs

• Gold and silver prices in Patna have stabilized after a recent significant drop, leading to increased customer footfall in jewelry stores.
• Customers are now prioritizing lightweight, eye-catching, and trendy jewelry designs over heavy pieces, especially for wedding-related purchases.
• There is a growing demand for daily-wear jewelry, including lightweight chains, earrings, fancy rings, and minimalist mangalsutras, with a preference for modern designs with a Western touch.
• 22-carat gold is priced at ₹1,43,000 per 10 grams, and 18-carat gold at ₹1,17,400 per 10 grams for jewelry.
• Silver anklet sales are impacted by rising prices, leading to a demand for lighter weight options; hallmarked silver jewelry is ₹265 per gram, and non-hallmarked is ₹224 per gram.