Ideas and what they cost today
| Gift | Purity | Usual weight | Price today |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver payal, a pair | 925 silver | 20 g | ₹4,492 |
| Gold nose pin | 22K | 0.50 g | ₹7,591 |
| Gold stud earrings | 22K | 2 g | ₹30,363 |
| Ring | 22K | 3 g | ₹45,544 |
| Pendant with a thin chain | 18K | 4 g | ₹51,019 |
| Mangalsutra pendant | 22K | 3 g | ₹45,544 |
| Jhumkas | 22K | 6 g | ₹91,088 |
| Bangle | 22K | 10 g | ₹1,51,814 |
Diamond studs or a diamond pendant are set in 18K gold; the stones are billed on top of the gold.
By occasion
- Karwa Chauth: shringar jewellery suits the day: a nose pin, a mangalsutra pendant, bangles or silver payal.
- Teej: bangles, payal and earrings, worn for the festival.
- Anniversary: a ring or a pendant, perhaps engraved with the date; for a pair, see couple rings.
- Birthday or Valentine’s Day: everyday studs or a pendant she will wear daily.
Under ₹5,000, ₹10,000 or ₹20,000
- Under ₹5,000: a pair of silver payal, about ₹4,492 today, or a silver pendant.
- Under ₹10,000: a gold nose pin, about ₹7,591.
- Under ₹20,000: about 1.3 g of 22K gold: light studs or a slim ring. More in gold gifts by budget.
Questions
- What jewellery should I gift my wife on Karwa Chauth?
- Shringar pieces suit the day: a gold nose pin (about ₹7,591 today), a mangalsutra pendant, bangles or silver payal.
- What is a good gold gift for a wife under ₹20,000?
- About 1.3 g of 22K gold at today's rate: light stud earrings, a slim ring or a small pendant.
- What does a pair of gold stud earrings cost?
- A plain 2 gram pair of 22K studs costs about ₹30,363 on 7 Nov 2026, with making charge and GST.