Pakistani Wedding Gold Guide
Haar, Churiyan, and tola-based traditions
Written by Priya Venkataraman·Senior Gold Markets Analyst·Last updated April 2026Customize your gold needs
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Wedding gold buying tips
- • Start buying 12-24 months before the wedding
- • Buy during off-season for better deals
- • Compare making charges from at least 3 jewelers
- • Consider machine-made designs to reduce making charges
- • Buy gold gradually to average out price fluctuations
- • Always buy hallmarked jewelry
How much gold is typical?
Pakistani Wedding Gold Guide
Pakistani bridal jewelry is measured in tola (1 tola = 11.66g). A typical bridal set includes Haar (necklace, 30-100g), Churiyan (bangles, 20-80g), Jhumka earrings, Tikka (headpiece), and Nath (nose ring). Gold coins or bars may be gifted. Pakistani gold is 22K. Lahore, Karachi, and Peshawar have major gold markets. Mehndi, Barat, and Walima each may require separate jewelry sets.
Frequently asked questions
How many tola for a Pakistani wedding?▾
A typical Pakistani bridal set uses 7-35 tola (80-400g) of 22K gold. A mid-range set is about 15 tola (175g).
What is a tola?▾
A tola is a traditional South Asian weight unit equal to 11.6638 grams. Gold in Pakistan is priced and sold per tola.
How much does Pakistani wedding gold cost?▾
At today's prices, 15 tola (175g) of 22K gold costs approximately PKR 3-4 million depending on current rates, plus 8-12% making charges and 17% GST.
Where to buy bridal gold in Pakistan?▾
Lahore (Anarkali), Karachi (Sarafa Bazaar), Peshawar, and Islamabad. ARY and other branded jewelers offer certified hallmarked gold.
Do you need separate sets for Mehndi, Barat, Walima?▾
Traditionally yes, but many families use the main bridal set for Barat and lighter pieces for Mehndi and Walima to manage costs.