As a part of the dowry, the three pieces of gold for marriage are given by the man as a token of marriage to the woman during the engagement, so the three pieces of gold for marriage should be bought during the engagement.
Due to the high value of gold in ancient China and its ability to preserve its value, it can be passed down from generation to generation, indicating the importance that the husband's family places on the bride; And gold is not easily spoiled, with the meaning of "eternal love"; Many brides will wear the three golds given to them by the groom as ACCESSORIES on their wedding day.
In ancient China, the traditional three golds were gold rings, gold bracelets, and gold necklaces; Of course, there is also a saying that one can choose from three types of hardware: gold rings, gold earrings, gold bracelets, gold necklaces, and gold pendants. Later on, with the development of society, some male families also gave hardware or six golds to the female to express their appreciation for her.