Give Gold This Diwali

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls on 30th October this year and is celebrated by the giving of gifts. Gold is traditionally given, amongst other carefully considered gifts, to show thoughtfulness and creativity. Have a look at our special Diwali infographic, which will hopefully ‘shed some light’ on the dilemma of what to give the person who has everything.

The Indian gold market has suffered some challenging times over the past few years, but yet every year during the final quarter, as wedding season gets under way, there’s a renewed interest as Indian families flock to buy the yellow metal.

Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, falls in October and is celebrated by the giving of gifts. Gold is traditionally given, amongst other carefully considered gifts, to show thoughtfulness and creativity. Have a look at our special Diwali infographic below, which will hopefully ‘shed some light’ on the dilemma of what to give the person who has everything.

Give Gold this Diwali!

Diwali (or Deepavali) the Hindu festival of lights, is celebrated by the giving of gifts. Lakshmi, (one of the goddesses to whom Diwali is dedicated), is, in fact, the goddess of wealth, fortune and prosperity and the festival is a vibrant, joyous occasion – full of colour and light.

Gold is traditionally given, amongst other carefully considered gifts, to show thoughtfulness and creativity. So what are some of the usual presents exchanged?  Well, we’ve done a quick round-up of some of the gifts you might expect and some that are a little more… unusual!

Hopefully, if you’re scratching your head for gift ideas, you’ll be inspired after reading this.

Sweets

The traditional brightly coloured delicacies of gulab, juman, soan papdi, rasgulla and barfi make the perfect treat for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Dried Fruits

Are always well received as can be stored for long periods of time

Gift Hampers

There are some amazingly luxurious hampers available, combining flowers, fruit, sweets and even maybe a statue of Lord Ganesh

Now on to …

Gold – the gift that lasts

Any Diwali celebration is incomplete without gold based gift items.

Jewellery

Gold jewellery is always a firm favourite. For the lady in your life, how about a beautiful gold chain studded with jewels, or a stunning pendant, gold earrings, an ornate ring, bracelet or ankle chain …the list is endless! For kids, there are studded pendants of everything from penguins to elephants or even rocking chickens and glittering guitars!

And if you’re buying for a gentleman, how about some impressive gold cufflinks or a stunning watch?

A sleek, gold pen for recording all those momentous occasions in life?  Or how about a smart gold business card holder or a gold paperweight to sit on their desk for all to see?

As Diwali is a time of celebrating family and creating memories, what better idea than a gold photo frame?

We also came across a gold telescope, and an antique record player complete with gold horn.   But if you think a more modern gift might be more appreciated, how about a gold iPad or iPhone case?

Gold coins – you could also make a gift of gold coins, depicting the goddess Lakshmi, which is thought to bestow luck and prosperity on the recipient. Coins are something to treasure for a long time and make great heirlooms.

Silver

It’s not just all about gold. Silver is also a traditional gift for the occasion of Diwali. There are Lakshmi and Ganesh silver coins available, as as well as ornate silverware pieces.

Decorative pieces

For the home are always a good idea as it’s a great opportunity to give something they wouldn’t necessarily buy themselves. Diwali is all about new beginnings, so wall hangings, metal lanterns, gold vases & silver teaspoons are all well received. We even found a decorative gold canon!    You might even opt for a gold statue of Lord Ganesh engraved on a leaf.

At Physical Gold, we offer various options for purchasing tax-free gold from rare coins – which are collector’s items –  to gold bullion. By investing in certain gold coins, such as UK Sovereigns and Britannias, there’s no Capital Gains Tax as they are actually legal tender in the UK.

We also offer a range of options for investing in silver too and a monthly savers account.  Maybe not quite as romantic as a necklace, but still just as attractive if you’ve made a generous first deposit!