Silver Arunakodi for Babies: Which Weight to Buy (10 g to 100 g)

For a baby, a silver arunakodi (waist chain) is usually 10 to 30 g, and 20 g is the most common weight. Chains of 50 to 100 g suit older girls or are bought as gifts and keepsakes. Our sample price today is about ₹340 per gram for 92.5 silver, so 20 g is around ₹6,750.

Arunakodi, also written araignan kodi, is the silver waist chain tied on babies in many Tamil families. This guide shows what each weight costs, who it fits, and what to check before you pay.

Silver arunakodi price by weight

A silver arunakodi is priced by weight, so each extra 10 g adds roughly ₹3,400 at today's sample rate. Design work such as bells or charms adds to that.

These are sample prices. Silver prices change daily, and the shop confirms the exact price on WhatsApp before you decide. GST at 3% is included in the price shown on the site.

Which weight for which age?

The age ranges above are a guide, since waist size varies from baby to baby. A heavier chain is also longer, so check the length before the weight.

For a newborn or a baby under one year, 10 to 20 g is the usual choice. It is long enough to tie comfortably and light enough that it does not drag on the waist. Our Baby Silver Arunakodi (Waist Chain) is listed at 20 g, which suits many babies from a few months old.

Toddlers who walk and run do better with a plain chain in the 20 to 30 g range. Fancy charms can catch on clothes, so plain links are easier.

What 50 g to 100 g arunakodi are for

Chains of 50 g and above are made for older children and young women, or bought as a ceremonial gift. They are longer and thicker, and they cost proportionally more.

Some families buy a heavy silver arunakodi as a gift, or as silver savings that can also be worn. If saving is the only goal, a 100 g silver bar is listed at ₹27,000 as a sample price, lower than the 100 g chain above because a bar has no design work in it.

How to check the fit

A good fit lets two fingers slide between the chain and the baby's skin. The chain should sit at the waist, below the belly button, and should never be tight on the stomach.

• Measure the waist with a thread, then add the length you want for tying or the clasp.
• Look at the hook or clasp. It should close firmly and not open when pulled.
• Check the links. Each one should be soldered or closed, with no gap that can pinch skin.
• Look for a smooth finish on the inner side that touches the baby.
• Ask whether the length can be adjusted as the baby grows.

Many parents take the chain off while the baby sleeps, or choose a design with no loose parts. When your baby has any skin reaction, remove the chain and ask your doctor.

How to compare prices between shops

Compare the price per gram, since totals only match up at the same weight. Divide the price by the weight on the bill. For a 20 g chain at ₹6,750, that works out to about ₹337 per gram.

Then ask what is included. The price on our site includes 3% GST. Some shops may add making charges and GST on top at the counter, which changes the final figure. Ask for the full amount in writing or on WhatsApp before you visit.

Plain or fancy?

Your choice depends on how the chain will be used day to day.

Plain arunakodi has the lowest price per gram. Chains with bells, hooks, or patterned links look richer and cost more per gram because the work is slower.

If you are choosing a full set, you can pair the chain with a pair of baby silver kaapu or a baby kolusu with ghungroo bells. Our Baby Silver category shows all of these in one place.

Is 92.5 silver right for an arunakodi?

Yes, 92.5 sterling is the usual metal for silver jewellery, because pure silver is too soft to hold its shape. It is silver mixed with a small share of other metal, and it is what Thahir Jewellers sells for its silver jewellery.

Ask for the purity and weight on the bill whatever shop you choose. Silver bars are a separate product, sold as 99% pure by weight.

Where to see silver arunakodi near you

We have local pages for silver arunakodi in Thanjavur and silver arunakodi in Trichy, and we ship across India. If you want a weight that is not listed, send the details through the quote form or WhatsApp and the shop will reply with a price.

Buy in Thanjavur or order on WhatsApp

Visit Thahir Jewellers at 25 Sriram Nagar, Madhakottai Road, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu 613005, or message +91 97898 76860 on WhatsApp with your baby's age, waist measurement and the weight you want. The shop calls back to confirm today's price and shares payment details. Nothing is charged before that call.