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Gold is part of weddings, festivals and family milestones all over the world. These short guides explain what to check before you buy — in the context of the occasions your family knows. General guidance about buying gold — not religious or financial advice.
Hindu & Sikh families
Diwali and Dhanteras, Akshaya Tritiya, weddings, Vaisakhi and family gifts.
24K gold today in the United Kingdom: £94.39 per gram · 22K: £86.52 per gram
Festival gold: buy smart on Dhanteras
Festival days are busy — a short checklist helps.
- Book or reserve a piece a few days earlier if you can
- Ask for the hallmark: in India look for BIS and the 6-digit HUID
- Compare the festival offer with the plain price per gram
Planning wedding jewellery
Big purchases: split them and track the rate.
- Decide the budget in grams, not only in money
- Compare 22K and 18K sets: making charges differ
- Ask what exchange and buy-back terms apply later
Gold you can sell back
Know how exchange value is worked out before you buy.
- Ask if old gold can be exchanged at full purity value
- Keep the bill: it shows weight, karat and making charge
- Making charges are usually not returned on resale
Customs differ between families and regions — these guides are general information about buying gold, not religious rulings or financial advice. Gold calculator · Daily gold news & reports
