About Us

About Us — Antiqa Handcrafted

New Delhi  ·  Est. 1990s  ·  Handcrafted in India

We Don't Make Jewelry.
We Make Heirlooms.

Thirty years ago, a craftsman in New Delhi picked up a piece of sterling silver and decided that nothing beautiful should ever be made in a hurry. We still believe that.

1990
Where it began — New Delhi
"Nothing beautiful should ever be made in a hurry."

Our Story

Born in the Lanes
of Old Delhi

Antiqa began not as a business, but as a belief — that the art of handcrafted silver jewelry deserved to survive the age of machines.

In the narrow bylanes of New Delhi, surrounded by the craft traditions of Mughal and Victorian artisanship, our founders learned a simple truth: a piece of jewelry made by hand carries something no machine ever can. It carries the intention of the person who made it.

Over thirty years, that belief became Antiqa — a name rooted in the word "antique," honoring heritage, and a promise that every piece we create will outlast the moment it was made for.

Our Philosophy

"A piece of jewelry is not finished when the craftsman puts it down.
It is finished when the right woman picks it up."

— The Antiqa Atelier, New Delhi

What We Stand For

Three things we will
never compromise on

I
Handcrafted, Always
Every single piece at Antiqa is made by hand — by artisans who have spent years mastering the craft. No molds, no machines, no shortcuts. The subtle irregularities you see are not flaws. They are proof that a human being cared enough to make this, for you.
II
Only Natural Gemstones
We use only genuine, ethically sourced gemstones — African Amethyst, Zambian Emerald, Blue Sapphire, Polki Diamond, and more. Every stone is hand-selected for its colour, clarity, and character. We will never substitute a natural stone for a synthetic one. Not for cost, not for convenience.
III
925 Sterling Silver, Certified
Our metal is 92.5% pure sterling silver — hallmarked and verified. We do not use plated alloys, base metals, or unverified materials. When you buy from Antiqa, you know exactly what you are wearing, and exactly what it is worth.

The People Behind Every Piece

Master Artisans.
Decades of Skill.

Our craftsmen are not employees. They are artists — people who chose this work not because it was available, but because they could not imagine doing anything else.

Many come from families where silversmithing has been passed down for generations. They know how silver responds to heat, how a gemstone's weight changes the balance of a bracelet, how a single hour of extra polishing transforms a good piece into an unforgettable one.

At Antiqa, we protect this craft by refusing to let it be rushed. Every piece spends weeks in the atelier before it is ever ready to be called finished.

30+
Years of Heritage
1,200+
Women Who Wear Antiqa
100%
Natural Gemstones
0
Machines in Our Process
Antiqa master artisan handcrafting a sterling silver bracelet in New Delhi atelier

Our Promise to You

When you buy from Antiqa,
this is what you get.

💎
A piece that is genuinely yours
Each design is made in extremely limited quantities — many as a single piece. You will not see the same bracelet on someone else at a party. That is not a marketing line. It is the reality of handcrafted work.
🪙
Full transparency on materials
We tell you exactly what your piece is made of — the silver purity, the gemstone origin, the weight. No vague descriptions, no inflated claims. If we say it is Zambian Emerald, it is Zambian Emerald.
📦
Luxury packaging, included always
Every Antiqa piece ships in premium gift packaging — because a beautiful thing deserves a beautiful arrival. Whether you are treating yourself or gifting someone you love, it will feel like an occasion.
📞
A real person, every time
You can WhatsApp us or call our jewelry expert directly at +91 98104 63629. You will not get a bot, a queue, or a copy-paste reply. You get someone who knows every piece in our collection personally.

Handcrafted in New Delhi  ·  Delivered Across India

Wear Something That
Remembers Being Made.

Explore our collection of handcrafted sterling silver jewelry — or speak to our jewelry expert to find the piece that was made for you.

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