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If jewellery, elegant pearls or solid chunks of silver fascinates you then Dariba Kalan is the one stop shopping destination for you. Also popularly known as Jewelers' street or the Street of the Incomparable Pearl, Dariba Kalan is the place where any woman would yearn to visit.
It is rightly said that diamonds are a woman’s best friend; this age old proverb is not only true in case of diamonds but also other forms of jewelry that enhances are looks. Jewelry embellishes a woman and imparts and imparts a stunning look! Be it a solid neckpiece made of gold, or exquisitely carved silver bracelet, a string of pinkish, elegant pearls or just a chain of the shining rare platinum, they can work wonders on a belle’s persona!
The Jewelers' street or the Dariba Kalan inferred its name from a Persian phase- 'Dur e be baha', literally meaning a ‘pearl without compare’ because of the fact that beautiful pearls, precious stones, gold and silver jewelry was avail able at this illustrious place since the times of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Hence it was also known as Shahjahana bad and till date the street is known as the jewelers' street.
This place is also steeped in history as it is said that the street stands as a testimony to the gory massacre of 1739, led by the barbarous invader Nadir Shah. The soldiers of the Persian army killed many innocent people at this spot and looted precious stones and gems from the shops that lined Dariba Kalan.
However currently precious stones and gems are not available at this place but you can surely buy chunky gold and silver jewelry especially the antique ones. Besides jewelry you can also shop for antique silver artifacts, containers, hookah bases and so on that are priced and weighed according to the official bullion rates for the day. Also famois in this market is the authentic itra, a special type of perfumed oil and attar that has been available from the 19th century.
It is rightly said that diamonds are a woman’s best friend; this age old proverb is not only true in case of diamonds but also other forms of jewelry that enhances are looks. Jewelry embellishes a woman and imparts and imparts a stunning look! Be it a solid neckpiece made of gold, or exquisitely carved silver bracelet, a string of pinkish, elegant pearls or just a chain of the shining rare platinum, they can work wonders on a belle’s persona!
The Jewelers' street or the Dariba Kalan inferred its name from a Persian phase- 'Dur e be baha', literally meaning a ‘pearl without compare’ because of the fact that beautiful pearls, precious stones, gold and silver jewelry was avail able at this illustrious place since the times of Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. Hence it was also known as Shahjahana bad and till date the street is known as the jewelers' street.
This place is also steeped in history as it is said that the street stands as a testimony to the gory massacre of 1739, led by the barbarous invader Nadir Shah. The soldiers of the Persian army killed many innocent people at this spot and looted precious stones and gems from the shops that lined Dariba Kalan.
However currently precious stones and gems are not available at this place but you can surely buy chunky gold and silver jewelry especially the antique ones. Besides jewelry you can also shop for antique silver artifacts, containers, hookah bases and so on that are priced and weighed according to the official bullion rates for the day. Also famois in this market is the authentic itra, a special type of perfumed oil and attar that has been available from the 19th century.
Other Information
Location: The Dariba Kalan is situated on the Chandni Chowk Road that lies next to the Esplanade Road.
Famous as: Jewelers' street or the Street of the Incomparable Pearl
Open: Open on all days. Closed only on Sunday
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