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Demand for imitation jewellery surges as gold prices soar

With gold prices hitting record highs, many buyers are turning to imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative, driving up demand across markets. The surge in gold prices and the appeal of stylish, low-cost imitation ornaments have made jewellers at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar busier than ever.

Shoppers are opting for imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative amid soaring gold prices. Photo taken at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shoppers are opting for imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative amid soaring gold prices. Photo taken at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shoppers are opting for imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative amid soaring gold prices. Photo taken at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shoppers are opting for imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative amid soaring gold prices. Photo taken at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Customers browse imitation jewellery at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka, where demand has risen sharply following the recent spike in gold prices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Customers browse imitation jewellery at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka, where demand has risen sharply following the recent spike in gold prices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Customers browse imitation jewellery at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka, where demand has risen sharply following the recent spike in gold prices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Customers browse imitation jewellery at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka, where demand has risen sharply following the recent spike in gold prices. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A customer tries on an imitation necklace she liked at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A customer tries on an imitation necklace she liked at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A shopkeeper at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar wears imitation jewellery around her neck to attract customers. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
A shopkeeper at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar wears imitation jewellery around her neck to attract customers. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Visitors move from shop to shop browsing imitation jewellery at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka, with many making purchases after finding their desired designs. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Visitors move from shop to shop browsing imitation jewellery at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka, with many making purchases after finding their desired designs. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shoppers are opting for imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative amid soaring gold prices. Photo taken at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Shoppers are opting for imitation jewellery as an affordable alternative amid soaring gold prices. Photo taken at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Coloured stones are being set into imitation ornaments to meet customer preferences at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Coloured stones are being set into imitation ornaments to meet customer preferences at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Coloured stones are being set into imitation ornaments to meet customer preferences at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Coloured stones are being set into imitation ornaments to meet customer preferences at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo taken on Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Artisans at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar stay busy arranging and polishing imitation jewellery for display. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Artisans at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar stay busy arranging and polishing imitation jewellery for display. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Artisans at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar stay busy arranging and polishing imitation jewellery for display. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Artisans at Dhaka’s Chandni Chawkbazar stay busy arranging and polishing imitation jewellery for display. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Jewellers display locally made and imported imitation ornaments of various designs at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Jewellers display locally made and imported imitation ornaments of various designs at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Jewellers display locally made and imported imitation ornaments of various designs at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Jewellers display locally made and imported imitation ornaments of various designs at Chandni Chawkbazar in Dhaka. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Imitation ornaments, shiny and elegant like real gold, have become the preferred choice for many shoppers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin
Imitation ornaments, shiny and elegant like real gold, have become the preferred choice for many shoppers. Photo: Abdullah al Momin

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Published : 12 Oct 2025, 11:58 PM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:07 PM

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