Turkish Wedding Gold Guide
Bilezik, gold coins, and guest gift traditions
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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?
Turkish Wedding Gold Guide
Turkish weddings have a unique gold tradition where guests gift gold coins to the couple at the ceremony. The bride wears a Gerdanlik (bridal necklace), Bilezik (bracelet), and Kupe (earrings). Family members gift Tam Altin (full gold coins, ~7.2g each) and guests give Ceyrek Altin (quarter coins, ~1.8g). A wedding with 200+ guests can receive 300-500g of gold coins. Turkish gold is 22K and gold prices are broadcast daily on national TV.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ceyrek Altin?▾
Ceyrek Altin is a quarter gold coin weighing approximately 1.8g of 22K gold. It is the most common gift from wedding guests in Turkey.
How much gold do Turkish wedding guests give?▾
Close family: Tam Altin (7.2g) or Yarim Altin (3.6g). Regular guests: Ceyrek Altin (1.8g). A wedding with 200 guests typically receives 300-500g of gold coins.
What is Bilezik?▾
Bilezik is a traditional Turkish gold bracelet, typically 15-50g of 22K gold. Multiple bilezik may be worn at weddings.
How much does a Turkish wedding gold set cost?▾
A Turkish bridal set (necklace, bracelet, earrings, ring) uses 50-150g of 22K gold. Guest gifts can add 300-500g more.
Is Turkish wedding gold 22K or 24K?▾
Turkish gold coins and jewelry are traditionally 22K (916 fine). 24K is used for investment gold bars.