Lunar New Year begins on Saturday, 10 February 2024, welcoming the Year of the Dragon. In Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Toronto and Vancouver, the celebrations fill whole neighbourhoods with red lanterns, lion dances and family feasts.
Gifts at New Year traditionally carry wishes for prosperity, health and good fortune. Gold has always played a central role, and diamond jewellery set in gold is a natural way to combine tradition with a modern touch.
Why the Dragon year is special
The dragon symbolises power, success and good luck, and many families see a Dragon year as an auspicious time for weddings, new businesses and important purchases.
Gift ideas
- Yellow gold with diamonds: gold for prosperity, diamonds for strength. A pendant or bracelet in 18K yellow gold is a lovely choice.
- Red and gold together: pair diamond jewellery with a red gift box or a red envelope for a festive touch.
- Pairs and matching sets: good things come in pairs, so matching studs or a pendant-and-earring set suit the occasion.
- A piece for a new beginning: a ring or bracelet to mark a milestone, a new job or a new home.
- Engagement rings: if a Dragon-year wedding is in the plans, a laboratory-grown diamond lets you choose a larger centre stone.
A note on numbers
Many families avoid the number four in gifts and favour eight. It is a thoughtful touch to keep this in mind when choosing sets.
Buying tips
- Look for 18K gold (750) if the recipient prefers rich yellow tones; 14K is more durable for everyday rings.
- Ask for an IGI report for centre stones.
- Order early, as Lunar New Year is one of the busiest gifting seasons in Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
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Wishing you health, happiness and prosperity in the Year of the Dragon.
