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Virtual Try-On for Jewellery in India: How It Works and How to Launch It

How AR and AI virtual try-on work for necklaces, earrings and rings, what CaratLane’s early adoption shows, HUID and listing trust signals, photo requirements and a launch plan for jewellers.

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Stuv AI Team
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Buying jewellery online asks the customer to trust two things at once: that the piece is genuine, and that it will look right on them. The second is what virtual try-on addresses. Indian jewellery e-commerce has experimented with it for a decade — CaratLane, now part of Titan, launched a virtual jewellery try-on app back in 2015 — and the technology has changed considerably since.

Two approaches: live AR and photo-based AI

Live AR try-onPhoto-based AI try-on
How it worksFace tracking places a 3D or 2D asset on the live camera feedThe shopper uploads a photo; AI generates an image of them wearing the piece
Catalog requirementOften a prepared asset per design (3D model or cut-out with anchor points)Clean product photos
Best forEarrings, nose pins, simple pendants — moving the head to see anglesNecklaces, sets and layered looks where drape on the neckline matters
RealismReal-time, but can look overlaid in poor lightPhoto-realistic still image
ShareabilityScreenshotA finished image to send to family

For bridal and gifting purchases in India, shareability matters: decisions are often made with family, so an image that can be forwarded on WhatsApp keeps your piece in the conversation.

Try-on doesn’t replace trust signals

Seeing a piece on yourself answers “will it suit me”, not “is it real”. Indian buyers check both. Since 1 April 2023, gold jewellery sold in India must carry a six-digit Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number under BIS rules, which links each piece to a record of its purity and the assaying centre. Listings that convert well make trust explicit:

  • Purity (e.g. 22K/18K), metal weight and stone details in the product specifications
  • A clear statement that gold pieces are BIS hallmarked with HUID, and how buyers can verify it
  • Certification for diamonds and gemstones where applicable
  • Exchange, buyback and return terms written plainly — required disclosures under the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) Rules, 2020 include return, refund and warranty terms

What your catalog needs for try-on

RequirementWhyTip
Front-facing product image on a plain backgroundThe try-on source must show the piece clearlyAvoid images where the piece is worn on a model
Accurate dimensions (length, drop, width)Scale on the shopper should be believableAdd pendant drop and chain length to specs
Separate images for each metal colourYellow, rose and white gold look different on skinDon’t rely on colour-changed renders for try-on
Consistent lighting across the catalogMixed lighting makes pieces look inconsistent on the same personStandardise with AI product photography if shoots vary

Guiding shoppers to a good photo

Photo quality decides result quality. Put these tips next to the upload button:

  • Face the camera, good daylight, no strong shadows
  • Hair tied back or behind the ears for earrings
  • Neck and collarbone visible for necklaces; a plain neckline works best
  • No sunglasses, masks or heavy filters

Where to place try-on in the journey

  1. Product page: a “Try it on” button next to the price, on your most-viewed designs first.
  2. Collections: a try-on badge on eligible products so shoppers know which ones support it.
  3. After try-on: offer “Save this look”, “Share on WhatsApp” and “Book a video call or store visit” — high-value buyers often want a human before paying.
  4. In store: staff can use the same tool to show pieces not in stock at that location.

What to measure

MetricWhy it matters
Try-ons per product viewAdoption — low numbers usually mean the button is hard to see
Add-to-cart or enquiry rate after try-on vs withoutThe core business case
Most-tried but least-bought piecesCandidates for price, photography or description fixes
Shares of try-on imagesA proxy for family decision-making
Returns citing appearanceWhether expectations are better set

Launch plan for a jeweller

  • Week 1: choose 30–50 designs across earrings, pendants and necklace sets; prepare clean product images and dimensions.
  • Week 2: enable try-on on those pages; add HUID and certification details to specs.
  • Week 3–4: review try-on analytics; extend to the rest of the catalog; train store staff on the in-store use.

Stuv offers virtual try-on for jewellery and fashion as a Shopify app or an embed for custom sites, with try-on analytics, and pairs with AI jewellery photography for consistent source images.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does virtual try-on for jewellery work?

Live AR places a jewellery asset on your camera feed using face tracking. Photo-based AI try-on takes an uploaded photo and generates a realistic image of you wearing the piece, which suits necklaces and sets and can be shared.

Is HUID mandatory for gold jewellery sold online?

Since 1 April 2023, gold jewellery sold in India must carry a six-digit HUID hallmark under BIS rules, in the areas covered by mandatory hallmarking. Show hallmarking details clearly on product pages.

What photos do I need for jewellery try-on?

Clean, front-facing product images on plain backgrounds, a separate image for each metal colour, and accurate dimensions such as chain length and pendant drop.

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