Diwali 2026 (8 November): Plan Your Festive Jewellery Early
Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November this year, a little later than last year. Six weeks out is the perfect time to plan festive jewellery and gifts, especially for family abroad.
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday 8 November, with Dhanteras, the traditional day for buying gold and jewellery, on Friday 6 November. That is nearly three weeks later than last year, which gives you time to plan properly, especially if you are sending gifts to family in another country.
Why plan six weeks ahead
Most fine jewellery is made to order: ours takes two to three working weeks, then several working days for insured international delivery. Ordering by mid-October means your pieces arrive before Dhanteras with time to spare, and lets you choose engraved or bespoke pieces, which are not possible at the last minute.
Gift ideas for the family
Floral earrings
Festive enough for Lakshmi Puja, light enough for every day.
A modern mangalsutra
For wives and new brides: tradition with an everyday design.
A diamond bangle
For mothers and grandmothers who love tradition.
Studs or a band for Bhai Dooj
Lasting gifts between siblings.
Festive earrings
Sending gifts abroad
- Ship directly to each family member's address; delivery is insured and signed for.
- Outside India, import duties and local taxes such as VAT are set by the destination country and may be collected on delivery.
- Payment is taken through Razorpay in the currency shown at checkout.
Your Diwali 2026 planner
- By mid-OctoberOrder made-to-order and engraved pieces, and confirm every delivery address.
- Late OctoberPieces are made and shipped; track each parcel and make sure someone can sign for it.
- 6 NovemberDhanteras, the traditional day for buying gold and jewellery.
- 8 NovemberDiwali and Lakshmi Puja.
- 10 NovemberBhai Dooj, a day for gifts between siblings.
Gold purity and hallmarks
Traditional Indian gold jewellery is often 22 carat. Diamond jewellery is usually made in 14 or 18 carat gold, because the harder alloy holds stones securely. In India, hallmarked gold jewellery carries a BIS mark with a six-digit HUID code, which you can check in the BIS CARE app.
When is Diwali 2026?
Sunday 8 November 2026, with Dhanteras on 6 November and Bhai Dooj on 10 November (regional dates can vary).
When should I order jewellery for Diwali 2026?
By mid-October for made-to-order pieces to arrive before Dhanteras.
Is diamond jewellery auspicious for Diwali?
Gold and jewellery purchases are traditionally considered auspicious, especially on Dhanteras.
What is HUID on gold jewellery?
A six-digit alphanumeric code in the BIS hallmark that identifies each hallmarked piece of gold jewellery in India.
