Dhanteras falls on Tuesday, 29 October 2024, and Diwali is celebrated on 31 October or 1 November, depending on your region and calendar. From Surat to Southall, Brampton to Melbourne, it's the brightest and most generous time of the year.
Traditional and new
Gold coins, silver utensils and gold jewelry are the traditional Dhanteras buys. Diamond jewelry has joined them, and laboratory-grown diamonds have made visible, beautiful diamond pieces affordable for many more families.
What to buy
- For the family: studs and pendants that suit everyone from teenagers to grandmothers
- For the bride-to-be: statement earrings or a necklace for the wedding season ahead
- For yourself: a ring or bracelet you will wear every day
- For corporate gifting: small diamond pendants or cufflinks
Five rules for festive buying
1. Invoice clarity: "laboratory-grown diamond", carat weight, color, clarity, and gold purity.
2. Hallmark: BIS hallmark and HUID on gold in India; UK hallmark in the UK.
3. Certificates: IGI or GIA for solitaires, verified online.
4. Compare like with like: use the 4Cs, not just the price tag.
5. Plan delivery: Dhanteras is the busiest day of the year; order custom pieces weeks ahead.
Celebrating abroad?
Families in the UK, Canada and Australia can order directly from India. Allow time for insured shipping and customs, and include any import taxes in your comparison. See our UK and Canada Diwali guide.
From Surat, the diamond city
We cut laboratory-grown diamonds and make jewelry to order. See our price list, collections, or contact us.
Wishing you and your family a very happy Dhanteras and Diwali.
