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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.
Spanish & Latin American families
Weddings (arras), first communions, baptisms and family gifts.
24K gold today in the United States: $125.02 per gram · 22K: $114.61 per gram
Gold for a first communion
A medal or cross she or he will keep — how to choose.
- 18 quilates (750) is common in Spain: look for the hallmark
- Choose a chain length that fits a child
- Keep the factura (invoice) with weight and quilates
Arras for the wedding
Thirteen coins and how to buy them.
- Arras are a traditional set of thirteen coins
- Check the weight and purity of every coin
- Ask for the set in a case with a receipt
Buying gold abroad on holiday
Check what you are really paying for.
- Compare the price per gram with today's rate
- Ask about taxes and any tourist refund
- Keep receipts for customs on the way home
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
