Many families give gold for engagements and weddings. The pieces chosen vary by region, family and budget.
Typical pieces at a glance
Gold at weddings and engagements
At Söz (promise), Nişan (engagement) and Düğün (wedding), gold is traditionally given, as congratulations and as a financial head start for the couple. Gold coins and bangles are often put on the couple in front of all the guests.
Bilezik, the bangles
Bilezik can be worn singly or together and are often given at weddings. Gold content, pattern, weight and size all matter when choosing.
916 gold (22 carat) is noticeably higher in carat than the 585 (14 carat) common in Germany, with a stronger colour and a higher gold content. More on gold alloys
Sets & gold coins
A Takım, the jewellery set of necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings, is a popular wedding gift. Gold coins such as Çeyrek, Yarım and Tam are added, more on this in our guide to Turkish gold coins.
With us in Marxloh
Right in the middle of the wedding mile in Duisburg-Marxloh, we carry traditional Turkish gold jewellery in 585 and 916. Drop by, we'll gladly advise you in your language.