Dhanteras falls on Saturday, 18 October 2025, and Diwali on Monday, 20 October. It's the most important buying season of the year for jewellery in India, and for Indian families in the UK, Canada, Australia and beyond.
A smarter festive shopping list
- Gold: the traditional Dhanteras buy, for savings and blessings.
- Laboratory-grown diamond jewellery: for pieces you'll wear and enjoy, from studs to bridal sets.
- Silver: for puja items and gifts.
Seven smart buying rules
1. Know the words: in India, lab-grown stones should be sold as "laboratory-grown diamond".
2. Check the hallmark: BIS hallmark with HUID on gold.
3. Ask for certificates: IGI or GIA for solitaires; verify online.
4. Understand the bill: stone value, gold value, making charges and GST should be clear.
5. Compare like with like: same carat, colour, clarity and cut.
6. Don't treat it as an investment: buy laboratory-grown diamonds for beauty and value.
7. Order early: Dhanteras is the busiest day of the year for jewellers.
For families abroad
If you're ordering from India to the UK, Canada or Australia, allow time for insured shipping and customs, and include import taxes in your comparison. See our UK and Canada Diwali guide.
From Surat
We cut laboratory-grown diamonds and make jewellery to order. See our price list, browse our collections or contact us.
Wishing you a bright, prosperous Diwali.
