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Turkish WeddingGold Guide
At a Turkish wedding, guests traditionally pin gold coins on the couple's sash or ribbon, a custom called the "takı" ceremony. From the bridal set to gold coins, bangles and wedding bands, here is everything you need to know, with a calculator to total your wedding gold.
What Is Given at a Turkish Wedding?
Customs vary from family to family, but these are the wedding and engagement pieces most often chosen in Çanakkale.
Bridal Set
A matching set of necklace, earrings and bracelet. Let's choose it together to suit the neckline of the wedding dress.
Bangles
Burma, woven or Trabzon-style: a 22K bangle is both jewellery and savings. Gold coins or bangles?
Çeyrek, Yarım and Tam Coins
The essential wedding gift: traditional gold coins. We supply them with ribbon and pin, ready to be pinned on the couple.
Reşat and Ata Lira
Often given by close relatives; a precious keepsake that can also be worn as a pendant.
A Diamond Gift
Diamond earrings or a necklace from the groom's side to the bride, with the assurance of Storks Diamond.
Wedding Gold Calculator
Enter the gold you plan to give or have received to see the total weight and its pure gold equivalent. Call us for current prices.
Çeyrek (quarter) coin~1.75 g, 22K
Yarım (half) coin~3.50 g, 22K
Tam (full) coin~7.02 g, 22K
Ata lira~7.22 g, 22K
Gremse~17.54 g, 22K
Gram gold bar1 g, 24K
BangleSet the weight below
Grams per bangle22K, varies by model
Turkish Gold Coin Weights
Traditional gold coins from the Turkish State Mint are 22 karat. The values in the table are approximate gross weights. For more on karats, see our gold karat guide.
| Gold | Karat | Approx. weight | Most common use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Çeyrek (quarter) coin | 22 | 1.75 g | Weddings, engagements, births |
| Yarım (half) coin | 22 | 3.50 g | Gift from close relatives |
| Tam (full) coin | 22 | 7.02 g | From family elders |
| Ata lira (Republic coin) | 22 | 7.22 g | Keepsake and investment |
| Gremse (2.5 coin) | 22 | 17.54 g | Special gift |
| Gram gold bar | 24 | 1 g and multiples | Investment |
Coming from Elsewhere in Çanakkale?
If you are coming to shop for a wedding from Lapseki, Çan, Ezine, Bayramiç, Yenice, Biga, Eceabat, Ayvacık or Gökçeada, give us a call before you set off and we will have the pieces and weights you want ready for you. Our store is in central Çanakkale, at Çarşı Street No:145.
Wedding Gold: Frequently Asked Questions
0 (286) 214 06 04How much does a çeyrek gold coin weigh?+
A çeyrek coin minted by the Turkish State Mint weighs about 1.75 grams and is 22 karat.
What is the difference between a tam coin and an Ata lira?+
Both are 22 karat. A tam coin weighs about 7.02 grams and an Ata lira (Republic gold coin) about 7.22 grams, and their designs are different.
What karat should a wedding bangle be?+
Wedding bangles are usually 22 karat, so they carry value both as jewellery and as savings.
Can I sell the gold given at our wedding later?+
Yes. You can sell gold coins and bangles at our store at the current market value, or turn them into a new piece of jewellery.
Can I reserve wedding jewellery in advance?+
Of course. We plan your wedding bands, set and gold coins together and have them ready for your wedding date; call us for details.