Dhanteras falls on Friday, 6 November 2026, with Choti Diwali on 7 November and Diwali on Sunday, 8 November. If you are still deciding what to buy on Dhanteras, the short answer is gold, silver or something new for the home. Silver is the one that works as both a prosperity purchase and a piece you can wear, which is why this guide focuses on 925 stamped silver jewellery: what to pick, how to gift it and how to check it before you pay.
Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, and buying something new, especially gold, silver or metal utensils, is considered auspicious. The usual shopping list looks like this:
Many families avoid sharp iron objects like knives and scissors on this day. If coins are what you are after, our guide to buying silver bars and coins online covers what to check first.
Both are traditional, so it comes down to budget and what you want to do with the purchase. Silver prices have stayed high over the past year, but a piece of silver jewellery still costs a fraction of the same design in gold.
| Silver coin | 925 silver jewellery | Gold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Kept at home, used in puja | Worn and gifted | Worn or kept |
| Budget | Low to medium | Low to medium | High |
| Use after Diwali | Stays in the puja room | Wearable through the wedding season | Wearable |
If you want what to buy on Dhanteras instead of gold, silver jewellery is the most practical answer because you will actually wear it.
92.5 sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver mixed with other metal for strength. Our explainer on how to identify real 925 silver goes through it in detail.
Temple jewellery is a traditional South Indian jewellery style featuring gods and goddesses and motifs such as the elephant, peacock, lotus, mango and other temple-inspired floral forms. Since Lakshmi puja is the heart of Diwali, Lakshmi motif pieces are the obvious choice for Dhanteras. A few from our silver temple jewellery collection:
For more on how silver temple jewellery differs from gold, see our guide to silver temple jewellery.
Bangles are among the most traditional Dhanteras jewellery gifts, and Lakshmi bangles in silver pair well with silk sarees. The Rajalakshmi Temple Bangle Set is priced from around ₹31,197, and the price depends on the size you choose. Check the sizing guide before ordering, since bangles are the one piece you cannot adjust. You can compare more designs in our bangles and bracelets collection.
If you want a Diwali gift for wife that is not gold, silver jewellery gives you a wide range. These are approximate starting prices on our site, so check each page for the current price.
| Budget | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Under ₹5,000 |
Padmalakshmi Studs (around ₹3,630) Garuda Earrings (around ₹3,630) Lakshmi Prabha Jhumkas (around ₹4,758) |
| ₹5,000 to ₹10,000 |
Goddess Chandbali Jhumka (around ₹6,210) Twin Mayura Jhumki (around ₹6,848) |
| ₹10,000 and above |
Lakshmi Rajhamsa Short Necklace (around ₹10,923) Lakshmi Vara Short Necklace (around ₹37,547) |
If she wears earrings more than anything else, start with our silver jhumka earrings guide or browse the earrings collection.
Festive weeks are busy, and that is exactly when it pays to slow down for a few checks:
Gold-polished silver has a warm, bright tone that suits Lakshmi puja and festive silk sarees. Oxidised silver has a darker, antique look that suits a more understated style. Both are 925 silver underneath, so pick the look you will enjoy wearing.
Dhanteras falls on Friday, 6 November 2026, followed by Choti Diwali on 7 November and Diwali on 8 November.
Yes. Silver is traditionally considered auspicious on Dhanteras, along with gold and utensils, and silver jewellery lets you wear what you buy.
Silver coins, 925 silver jewellery, silver or brass utensils and puja items are all traditional alternatives. Silver jewellery is the one you can wear and gift.
Earrings such as studs and jhumkas, maang tikkas and short necklaces are popular gifts. Lakshmi motif pieces suit the festival particularly well.
Check for a 925 or 92.5 stamp on the piece, make sure the listing states 925 clearly, ask about the finish and weight, and keep the invoice.
If you are working out what to buy on Dhanteras 2026, 925 stamped silver jewellery gives you a prosperity purchase you can wear, gift and enjoy long after Diwali. Choose Lakshmi motif pieces for the festival, match the budget tier to the person you are buying for, and check the 925 stamp and finish before you pay.
Shop Lakshmi motif silver jewellery to pick your Dhanteras and Diwali gifts.
