India, April 8 -- If you have a penchant for timeless diamonds, oxidised silver ornaments, or just enjoy shopping for accessories as souvenirs, Chennai is sure to impress. Few cities hold their love for jewellery with as much pride as Chennai, where time-honoured jewellery stores await in the temple town quarters of Mylapore, the ever-buzzing Pondy Bazaar, the gilded lanes of T. Nagar, and several other shopping haunts that we've put together in this guide.

In our story, you'll find everything from stores retailing South Indian temple jewellery inspired by classical dance forms to street-style fashion staples and immaculately set diamond sets that command attention at once. Chennai is also known for its heritage-inspired designs in kunda...