The best thing to buy for Dhanteras 2026, which falls on Friday, November 6, is one certified silver jewellery piece you will wear again, such as earrings, a necklace, a ring or an anklet. Silver is linked to the Moon and Goddess Lakshmi and is a more accessible option than gold.
Key Takeaways
- Dhanteras in 2026 is on Friday, November 6, 2026.
- Lakshmi-Ganesha silver coins are the classic buy, while lotus motifs carry Lakshmi’s symbol in jewellery.
- Traditionally, people avoid iron, steel, glass, black items, plastic, sharp objects, oil, ghee and fake gold.
- Order at least a week before November 6, starting with earrings or necklaces, which need no sizing.
What Is The Dhanteras Festival?
Dhanteras meaning comes straight from the name. Dhan is wealth. Teras is the 13th lunar day of the fortnight. The day opens the five-day Diwali festival, and families worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda.
The legend explains the shopping. Lakshmi and Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan, the churning of the cosmic ocean. Lakshmi brought wealth, and Dhanvantari carried the pot of amrit and the science of Ayurveda, as Dekho Panchang tells it.
A second story names silver directly. Hima's husband was fated to die on the fourth day of their marriage. She piled gold and silver coins at the door and kept lamps lit all night. The glitter dazzled Yama, the god of death, according to Dekho Panchang.
When Is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, November 6, according to Shubh Panchang.
The best time for Lakshmi and Kuber pooja is in the evening during the Pradosh Kaal, after sunset. The date of Dhanteras 2026 is the same everywhere, but the timing varies as per the city, and hence the Dhanteras muhurat also varies accordingly, so pls follow your local panchang for muhurat.
Shubh Panchang advises buying gold and silver before or during the muhurat, so confirm your local window with a panchang or your family priest.
What Things To Buy For Dhanteras: A Silver Jewellery Shortlist
Anklets, chains, toe rings, finger rings and bracelets are among the commonly sold certified silver pieces.
Sterluv's Padmira collection has 19 pieces: earrings, necklaces, rings and one cuff bracelet. The names follow two motifs, padma for lotus and mayur for peacock. Listed prices run from Rs. 3,150 to Rs. 24,250.
If you are asking what to buy on Dhanteras for good luck, start with the motif. Tanishq's guide lists Lakshmi, Ganesha, kalash and lotus among the popular Dhanteras motifs. Lakshmi sits on a lotus in traditional images, so lotus jewellery carries the symbol with you.
Set your ceiling first. The collection splits into three tiers:
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Up to Rs. 6,000 gets you four pieces: The Nilayam Peacock Enamelled Ring at Rs. 3,150, The Mayur Plume Enamelled Statement Ring at Rs. 3,250, The Mor Pankh Enamelled Drop Earrings at Rs. 5,640 and The Mayur Enamelled Stud Earrings at Rs. 5,880.
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Between Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 12,000 sit five pieces, including The Padmini Lotus Enamelled Stud Earrings at Rs. 7,090 and the Padma Drop Necklace at Rs. 9,290.
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Above Rs. 12,000, you find ten pieces, from the Nilayam Peacock Enamelled Cuff Bracelet at Rs. 15,150 to the Pink Enamel Padma Pearl Necklace at Rs. 24,250.
Plain silver has a place too. Hindutone names a simple silver anklet among popular Dhanteras buys, and Sterluv's anklet page labels its range as 925 sterling silver.
Chandbali earrings carry the moon link in their name. Chand means moon and bali means earring. The Padmini Crescent Lotus Chandbali Earrings, at Rs. 17,750, put both ideas on your ears: the moon silver is tied to, and the lotus Lakshmi sits on.
Check The Silver Before You Pay
- Look for the Certification marks, the word Silver, a purity grade and the HUID. Sterling silver carries 925, which means 92.5% pure.
- Buy from a registered jeweller and keep the invoice.
Aditya Birla Capital calls 925 a practical balance of purity and durability for jewellery. Sterluv offers 999 silver coins, a higher grade than 925.
Silver utensils and decorative artefacts fall under the same framework, per Aditya Birla Capital, so the same checks apply to a bowl or a diya.
Order Early When You Buy Silver Jewellery Online
Read the shipping and exchange policies before you pay. Sterluv publishes a shipping policy and an exchange policy. Check the delivery estimate for your pincode against November 6, and order at least a week ahead so delivery does not decide your muhurat.
Questions about purity or sizing go to customercare@sterluv.com, the contact email on the Sterluv site.
About Sterluv: 925 Sterling Silver Jewellery Online
Sterluv is a Bhubaneswar-based jewellery brand founded by Lipsa Nayak Hans. The range covers men’s, women’s and kids’ jewellery in 925 sterling silver, which is 92.5% pure silver, and the site states each piece carries the 925 stamp. Categories include rings, earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, bangles, anklets, chains and mangalsutra, along with silver coins listed as 999 silver. Some pieces are 18kt gold-plated over a 925 base. The Padmira collection, with lotus and peacock designs, is the range covered in this guide.
FAQs
1. Which silver items to buy on Dhanteras?
Start with a silver coin stamped with Lakshmi and Ganesha. Silver coins are a timeless favourite. Silver coins are a moderate spend, and add small silver bowls, glasses and diyas to the list of popular 2026 buys.
2. Which things should not buy on Dhanteras?
Traditional lists name iron, steel, glass, black items, plastic and aluminium. Sharp objects such as knives and scissors, plus oil and ghee. We also warn against fake gold and lending money.
3. What is lucky for Dhanteras?
Lakshmi-Ganesha coins lead the list. Hindutone adds dhania (coriander) seeds, brooms and cowrie shells for 2026. Business Insider India suggests 11 Gomti Chakras wrapped in yellow cloth. Dekho Panchang adds an evening ritual: light 13 diyas facing south.
4. What to buy for Dhanteras jewellery online?
Order pieces without sizing first: earrings, necklaces and pendants. Rings and bangles need an exact fit, so buy those only if you know your size. Sterluv sorts its range into pages for earrings, necklaces, anklets and coins.
5. What should I consider when buying silver jewellery for Dhanteras?
Set a budget before you browse, then decide who will wear the piece. Pick the tier first and the design second. If your family avoids black on Dhanteras, choose a polished or coloured enamel finish over an oxidised one.
