Every Dhanteras, millions of us buy gold, and most of it goes straight into a locker. A coin here, a plain chain there, bought for good luck and then forgotten until the next wedding.
At Motifs, we’d like to gently suggest something different. What if this year’s Dhanteras gold was something you’d actually wear: something beautiful and handcrafted, made to be seen?
Our Fine Gold collection is made in 18 and 22 carat gold, with the same love for heritage and storytelling that runs through everything we create. Here’s our edit of pieces worth buying this Dhanteras, and wearing long after.
The Statement: Bridal Gold That Steals the Show
Few pieces carry as much meaning as the nath. Our Aavya nath is a work of art: a lavish cluster of lustrous pearls, ruby-red and emerald-green stones, and intricate gold detailing, made for the bride and for every festive moment that deserves a little drama.
If you’re buying gold this Dhanteras for a wedding in the family, start here. For something lighter, the Noor Nath, in 18K gold with freshwater pearls, carries the same grace in a more delicate form.
Model wearing the Haima 22 carat gold choker from Motifs, with gold coins and fluted gold beads on a black corded band.
The Everyday: Gold You Won’t Want to Take Off
Gold doesn’t have to wait for occasions. The Haima choker, in 22 carat hallmarked gold, threads gold coins and fluted beads on a bold black cord. It’s simple and unexpected, and it works as well with a cotton kurta as with a silk saree.
This is the kind of gold that becomes part of your everyday uniform: the piece you reach for without thinking, and the one people always ask about.
The Heirloom: Bangles Made to Be Passed On
There’s a reason bangles are the most treasured gold in Indian families. They are worn, stacked and gifted from mother to daughter.
Our Aashvi bangles feature 20 carat antique pachelis with fine, intricate detailing. They’re sleek, easy to wear and quietly regal. Buy them this Dhanteras, wear them this Diwali, and one day pass them on with a story.
Model’s wrist wearing the Aashvi antique gold pacheli bangles from Motifs, finely detailed with an antique finish.
The Meaningful: Gold With a Story
Some of our favourite gold pieces carry a deeper meaning. The Gumbad Earring, from our Tavish fine jewels collection, is inspired by the domes of temples, believed to shower positive energy on all who stand beneath them. Handcrafted in 18K gold with a ruby at its heart, it’s a small piece with a big story.
For Dhanteras, it’s hard to think of a more auspicious choice. We also love our Om, Ganesha and Hanuman Ji pendants: everyday gold with a blessing built in.
Alt text: Model wearing the Gumbad 18 carat gold stud earring from the Motifs Tavish collection, with a temple-dome design and a ruby centre.
How to Choose Your Dhanteras Gold
- Buying for a wedding? Choose statement pieces like a nath, a jhumka or a choker that will be the centrepiece of the bridal look.
- Buying for yourself? Choose something wearable, like a choker, studs or a slim kada, that you’ll enjoy every week, not once a year.
- Buying as a blessing? Choose a pendant with meaning, such as Om, Ganesha or a temple-inspired design.
Whichever you choose, choose gold that tells a story.
Gold That Lives With You
Dhanteras falls on Friday, 6 November. This year, let your gold do more than sit in a locker. Let it shine on your wrist, at your neck and in your family’s memories for generations.
At Motifs, we believe gold is most precious when it’s worn.
Explore the Motifs Fine Gold collection and find the piece you’ll wear for a lifetime.
