The Diwali Festival of Lights is one of India’s most iconic expressions of spiritual wealth and prosperity. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali spans five days of celebration, with the third night devoted to Lakshmi, the goddess of abundance. As homes glow with thousands of lamps, gold glows on every prayer tray. On the...
On this day in 1853, bushrangers held up a gold escort near Ballarat, stealing 1,500 ounces in what became one of Australia’s most daring gold heists.
Weddings across the Gulf are marked by extravagant gold sets, bridal dowries, and ceremonial gifting. Families exchange ornate bangles, necklaces, and bridal belts as symbols of honor and prestige.
Gold is central to Nigerian weddings, especially in Yoruba and Igbo cultures. Brides wear layered jewellery and families exchange gold as a mark of prestige.
The Kartik month (post-Diwali) marks the return of marriage muhurats and the Autumn wedding season. November weddings often feature gold jewellery gifting, dowries, and large-scale celebrations across India.
This day marks the symbolic awakening of Vishnu and the formal end of the wedding ban period. It’s the green light for the second wave of Indian weddings—and bridal gold.
Taiwan’s premier jewellery fair features gold artisans, regional design showcases, and high-value collectibles from across East Asia.
Gold was officially confirmed in Bendigo on this day in 1851, accelerating Victoria’s rush and laying the groundwork for one of Australia’s richest fields.
On this day in 1854, miners protesting license fees and injustice clashed with police at Eureka—an event now seen as a birth cry of Australian democracy.
The Clutha River saw NZ’s first successful gold dredge in operation on this day in 1863—ushering in a new era of mining technology.
Bahrain’s jewellery sector celebrates its heritage with seasonal exhibitions, gold craftsmanship showcases, and design competitions featuring traditional Arabic gold artistry.
Observed across Christian traditions, Epiphany marks the visit of the Magi to Jesus. Gold was one of the sacred gifts offered to honor divinity and kingship.