21 Gold Necklaces & the Eastern Bride
In eastern countries’ weddings and marriages, whether in India, China, Arab countries, or Turkey, gold is a very essential part. It is one pillar of the traditions accompanying these marriages. One piece that stands out in the gold dowry is the 21k gold necklace. The majority of these countries' brides prefer 21k gold jewellery for their most important occasion in life.
On average, Indians see at least 2 to 3 kilos of gold. The richer the household is the higher the weight of the bride's gold is. The gold consists mainly of 21k gold necklaces of different designs: the wideband choker, the necklace embellished with emeralds, and the necklace with an enamelled peacock pendant.
In China, a bride is supposed to wear the 21k gold pig necklace, as Chinese brides believe it brings good luck to the newly wedded. Pigs in Chinese culture represent prosperity, abundance, and fertility. The 21k gold pig necklace is the most common piece of gold jewellery that Chinese brides wear.
In eastern Turkey, the 21k gold necklace is the main piece of gold jewellery the brides wear. Also, the pendant in the 21k gold necklace is the apple of the crown for the gold dowry. The wedding guests put coins as gifts for the bride and the groom, but the main big coin is this pendant. Usually, both parts of the family agree on what gram it is and how much will they pay for it.
In Arab countries, the bride's jewellery contains usually 21k gold necklaces and it varies by country. In the Gulf countries, it is usually a 21k gold necklace called Al-Satami, in Egypt, it is a 21k gold necklace called keldan, and in Syria & Lebanon, it is a 21k chain gold necklace with a pendant.
All brides anticipate buying gold for their wedding, but in the east part of the world, what they choose carefully is the 21k gold necklace.
All of the above habits and traditions if they will indicate anything, indicate that the 21k gold necklace is the most important piece of gold jewellery.
