The ancients often said "three matchmakers and six betrothals", which refers to the situation where the man wants to marry the woman and needs to send a matchmaker to the woman's family to propose and send the betrothal gifts. Of course, the betrothal gifts nowadays are no longer as complicated as in ancient times. Generally speaking, hardware is used as the groom's dowry and given to the bride along with other dowries during the engagement, indicating the groom's importance to the marriage. So, which hardware is used for marriage?
1、 What is the hardware for marriage
Marriage hardware generally refers to
Gold ring, gold necklace, gold earrings, gold bracelet, gold pendant
(Or a gold anklet).
In traditional culture, gold represents the wealth of the family. Chinese people have an indescribable feeling for gold. People usually refer to a good karma as "golden and jade affinity". It can be seen that gold represents a beautiful meaning in Eastern wedding customs, and each piece of gold jewelry in wedding hardware has its own unique meaning.
2、 How much does wedding hardware usually cost
Based on the approximate weight of each piece of jewelry, the weight of wedding hardware is usually between 50-80 grams. Recently, the basic gold price has been 448 yuan/gram, and the gold price for brand merchants is around 585 yuan.
Including the labor cost,
The price of hardware is approximately around 30000-50000 yuan
1. Gold ring
The weight of the ring is between 2 grams and 6 grams, which is more suitable for wearing. It looks heavy but not too heavy, and will not affect daily life. The price is usually around 1000 to 3000 yuan.
2. Golden earrings
The gold earrings are small and delicate. If you hang them on your ears, it is not recommended to choose too heavy styles. They can weigh 3 to 5 grams. The weight of the earrings will be lighter than that of the earrings, and the cost is about 1000 to 3000 yuan.
3. Gold necklace
The proportion of the necklace can be slightly larger. It is often worn in daily life and has a high usage rate. Choose a high-quality one that is not easily worn or broken, with a weight of around 10-20 grams being the best. The price ranges from 5000 yuan to 10000 yuan.
4. Gold Bracelet
When choosing a gold bracelet, it is best to choose a heavier one, which is not easy to break and has a better texture. The best weight is between 20 grams and 30 grams, and the price is generally between 10000 yuan and 20000 yuan.
5. Gold pendant
The weight of the gold pendant is similar to that of a necklace, around 15 grams, and the price ranges from 8000 yuan to 10000 yuan. The gold pendant can also be replaced with a gold ankle chain.
Image source: PJ Karisma Wedding Ring Customization
3、 Tips for selecting wedding hardware
When choosing a gold ring, newcomers must find a hardware jewelry that suits them.
1. Gold ring
Firstly, when choosing a gold ring, it is important to choose the style that you like. Secondly, choose a ring that suits your hand shape. If your hands are slender, then almost all rings are suitable for you depending on the style. If your hands are relatively round, it is best to choose a style with a larger cross-section when selecting a ring.
2. Gold necklace
When choosing a gold necklace, style is always the first choice. Next is the length of the gold necklace. If the collar of the wedding DRESS is V-neck, the length of the gold necklace can be appropriately bought to be longer; If the collar of the wedding dress is not so open, then for a gold necklace, it can be bought a little shorter.
3. Golden earrings
When selecting gold earrings, couples should choose according to their skin color, hairstyle, and dress style. To find an earring that can add the finishing touch to one's overall image, so as to make one's overall effect stand out in front of others.
4. Gold Bracelet
Newcomers can choose gold bracelets based on the thickness and characteristics of their wrists. If the wrist is plump, you can purchase a gold bracelet with thicker lines and a larger overall style; If your wrist is slender, then buy a smaller style.
5. Gold pendant
We need to choose a pendant that matches our face shape. If you have a round face, you need to choose a style that is relatively clear and longer than the lines; If the newcomer's facial contour is long, then the pendant may choose a simple style, which can better highlight their refined and atmospheric temperament.
4、 Notes on Wedding Hardware
1. Should the hardware be bought by the man or the woman
Generally speaking, hardware is bought by the groom, or by the groom's mother who takes the bride to a jewelry store to select and purchase.
2. Are hardware and wedding rings bought separately
The hardware is separate for wedding rings. Generally speaking, hardware is hardware and wedding rings are wedding rings, and the two cannot be confused. Wedding rings are not included in hardware.
Hardware belongs to the category of betrothal gifts, which the man should give to the woman before marriage. It is a gift to the woman and a way to express his sincerity and affection. A wedding ring is a ring exchanged between newlyweds at a wedding ceremony, usually purchased together after the wedding date is set.
3. Is hardware for marriage or engagement
Hardware is usually given to the bride's home before the engagement banquet, but in some regions, it may be given to the bride at the engagement banquet, depending on local wedding customs.
Be careful not to give hardware to the bride after the engagement banquet, as this not only violates etiquette, but also leaves a bad impression on the bride's family and friends.
4. Purchasing Hardware Guide
① Gold should be bought by weight, not fixed price gold and hard gold, as the latter two are more expensive per gram.
② Gold bracelets should be solid, as they are almost irreparable after hollow deformation.
③ Be sure to identify the AU999 with a steel stamp G999、 Full gold 999, only the number 999 is definitely fake.
④ When buying gold at a gold store, be sure to ask what the current gold price is and if there are any discounts on labor fees or other discounts available.
The purchase of hardware is a traditional custom in weddings, which is not only a pleasing practice at weddings, but also a token of love for newlyweds. Therefore, when choosing hardware, newcomers must not be careless!
