Dhanteras & Diwali 2026

Festival of Lights · Houston

Gold, Gifts & Lladró for Dhanteras and Diwali

Bring home gold on Dhanteras and light up Diwali with 22K gold jewelry, Lakshmi and Ganesha pieces, and Lladró porcelain, at Karat 22 Jewelers on Hillcroft Ave.

Shop Diwali giftsCall (713) 783-0808
Nov 6until Dhanteras
Fri, Nov 6Dhanteras
Sun, Nov 8Diwali
22K gold Kundan necklace set with ruby and pearlKundan Necklace Set with Ruby and Pearl, 22K Gold
In short: Dhanteras is Friday, November 6, 2026, and Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is Sunday, November 8. Buying gold on Dhanteras is a tradition for welcoming prosperity into the home. Karat 22 Jewelers in Houston has 22K gold jewelry, Lakshmi and Ganesha pendants, gold leaf frames, and Lladró Hindu deity figurines, candles and lithophane votive lights, and both days fall during our regular store hours.

Diwali gifts by budget

Every piece can be seen at our Hillcroft Ave store. Gold prices follow the daily gold price.

Under $150
Diwali in a Box gift setDiwali in a BoxView › Lladró Goddess Lakshmi candleLladró Goddess Lakshmi CandleView › Lladró Goddess Lakshmi lithophane votive lightLladró Lakshmi Lithophane Votive LightView › Ganesh and Lakshmi 24K gold leaf frameGanesh & Lakshmi, 24K Gold LeafView ›
22K gold for Dhanteras
Lord Ganesh pendant in 22K goldLord Ganesh Pendant, 22K GoldView › Om pendant in 22K goldOm Pendant, 22K GoldView › Laxmi bangle in 22K goldLaxmi Bangle with CZ Stone, 22K GoldView › Navratna necklace set in 22K goldNavratna Necklace Set, 22K GoldView ›
Lladró for the home mandir
Lladró Ganesha DiyaLladró Ganesha DiyaView › Lladró Lord Ganesha lithophane votive lightLladró Ganesha Lithophane Votive LightView › Lladró Goddess Sri Lakshmi figurineLladró Goddess Sri LakshmiView › ✦See all LladróAuthorized Lladró dealer ›

Weighed in front of you

22K gold is priced by weight at the day's gold price plus a making charge, and our making charges are among the lowest in the industry. See today's gold price.

Trade old gold for Dhanteras

Bring old gold from any jeweler and put it toward new pieces through our Old Gold Exchange.

Lladró ships free

Lladró figurines ship free. Candles, lithophanes and plates ship for a flat $45. All Lladró sales are final.

Dhanteras & Diwali: Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dhanteras in 2026?

Dhanteras is Friday, November 6, 2026. Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is Sunday, November 8.

Why do people buy gold on Dhanteras?

Dhanteras is considered an auspicious day to buy gold, silver or new items for the home, as a way of welcoming prosperity and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.

What are good gifts for Diwali?

22K gold pendants, bangles and necklace sets, Lakshmi and Ganesha pieces, gold leaf frames, and Lladró Hindu deity figurines, candles and lithophane votive lights are popular Diwali gifts.

Are you open on Dhanteras and Diwali?

Yes, during our regular store hours: Monday and Wednesday through Saturday, 11:30 AM to 6:30 PM, and Sunday, 12 to 6 PM. We are closed on Tuesdays.

Can I trade in old gold toward a Dhanteras purchase?

Yes. Old gold from any jeweler can be put toward new jewelry through our Old Gold Exchange.

Visit us this Diwali

Karat 22 Jewelers, 5623 Hillcroft Ave (Hillcroft Park Center), Houston, TX 77036. A family-owned jeweler for over 40 years.

Get directionsCall (713) 783-0808
Store hours
Mon, Wed–Sat: 11:30 AM – 6:30 PM
Sun: 12 – 6 PM
Tue: Closed

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