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Gudi Padwa jewellery sales flat; demand for gold coins surges
Gold prices have surged to nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams (excluding GST) in the physical market, leading to a noticeable decline in jewellery sales in Maharashtra/Goa during Gudi Padwa, a festival traditionally associated with gold purchases. Despite this, demand for gold coins as an investment remains strong, as consumers anticipate further price appreciation. Mumbai’s largest gold hub has observed a shift in consumer behavior toward gold coins and bars. Traders said that buyers are purchasing gold coins with the expectation of future price increases.
As of Gudi Padwa, gold prices have reached nearly Rs 90,000 per 10 grams, making gold jewellery significantly more expensive. Higher prices have deterred traditional jewellery buyers, shifting demand towards investment-oriented purchases, such as gold coins. Industry experts anticipate that gold prices may continue to rise, reinforcing gold’s status as a long-term store of value.
Equal demand was observed between gold jewellery and investment-grade coins. Retailers introduced discounts and exchange offers, but high prices still impacted sales volume.Tier-2 cities experienced similar trends, with more gold coin buyers than jewellery shoppers. Lightweight jewellery, silver accessories, and gold-plated ornaments saw higher traction compared to heavy gold jewellery.
Global trade tensions and potential U.S. Fed rate cuts are boosting gold’s attractiveness as an investment. Investors are shifting towards gold due to its historical role as a hedge against inflation and economic instability The Indian Rupee’s performance against the U.S. Dollar is also a contributing factor to local gold price fluctuations.
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This Akshaya Tritiya, Begin A Legacy With Divine Solitaires’ Diamond Coin
A Modern Heirloom For Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Tradition, Rarity, and Enduring Diamond Value
Akshaya Tritiya is not just another festive date; it is a moment of belief, where every purchase is seen as the beginning of something enduring. For generations, it has been associated with purchases that carry forward value, meaning, and intent.
This year, Divine Solitaires reimagines this tradition with its Diamond Coin, a modern heirloom designed for those who seek more than just ritual, but a deeper sense of permanence in what they choose to own.
Crafted to mark new beginnings while holding long-term significance, the Diamond Coin brings together the emotional weight of the occasion with the enduring value of natural diamonds. It is not simply a festive buy, but a conscious purchase, one that is meant to stay, evolve, and be passed on.
The collection is available in three variants:
• 1-gram coin featuring a 0.10 carat diamond
• 2-gram coin featuring a 0.14 carat diamond
• 3-gram coin featuring a 0.18 carat diamond
Each coin features a rare Divine Solitaires diamond, cut in the iconic 8 Hearts 8 Arrows pattern, found in less than 1% of the world’s diamonds. With VVS clarity and EF colour, these diamonds appear icy white and colorless to the naked eye, delivering unmatched brilliance and fire.
Jignesh Mehta, Founder and Managing Director, Divine Solitaires, said,
“Akshaya Tritiya has always stood for an occasion that speaks of value and meaning. With the Diamond Coin, we wanted to move beyond the idea of a transactional purchase and create something that truly holds its worth over time. It brings together rarity, craftsmanship, and trust, making it not just relevant for the moment, but significant for years to come.”
Adding to its versatility, the coin comes with a complimentary enamel-finished jacket, allowing it to be worn as a pendant, transforming it from a symbolic purchase into something that can be experienced every day.
To make this offering more accessible, customers can book their Diamond Coin with an advance of INR 2,000.
Reinforcing its commitment to trust and transparency, every Divine Solitaires diamond is backed by a quality guarantee certificate, validating 123 rigorous quality checks, along with lifetime upgrade and buyback options.
This Akshaya Tritiya, the Divine Solitaires Diamond Coin invites consumers to look beyond tradition, and invest in something that is designed to last, both in value and in meaning.
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