Hyderabad's Laad Bazaar and Begum Bazaar near Charminar are historic centres for silver trade, rooted in the opulent Nizam-era metalwork tradition. The city is uniquely famous for Bidriware — a geographically indicated craft where silver is inlaid into a darkened zinc-copper alloy to create stunning decorative items, vases, and jewellery boxes. This centuries-old technique, originating in nearby Bidar, makes Hyderabad one of the few cities in the world where silver is used as an inlay art medium rather than a standalone metal. Traditional silver filigree work is also practised in the old city artisan quarters near Charminar. Local refineries like Caps Gold supply silver bullion to the market. The Charminar area remains a destination for traditional silver jewellery and antique silver collectibles.

Silver Traditions: Bidriware (silver inlay on darkened zinc-copper alloy) is the signature silver craft of the Deccan region. Hyderabadi households traditionally gift silver-inlaid Bidri boxes, hookah bases, and decorative plates during weddings and festivals.