1 Tola Gold Jewellery

What Is 1 Tola of Gold?

1 tola is a traditional South Asian unit of weight equal to exactly 11.6638 grams (often rounded to 11.66g in jewellery). The word tola comes from the Sanskrit tula, meaning “balance” or “scale” — the unit used for centuries in the subcontinent to weigh precious metals, spices, and commodities in the marketplace. For gold specifically, the tola became the standard measure across India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, and among South Asian diaspora communities worldwide — including in the UK, where it remains the most instinctive way for many buyers to think about gold weight.

At PureJewels, Jayant Raniga — third-generation goldsmith, Green Street — prices and weights his jewellery in grams for hallmarking purposes, but still thinks in tola when a customer asks “how much gold is in this?” A 1 tola bangle is 11.66 grams of 22ct gold. The maths is the same; the language is different.

How Much Is 1 Tola of Gold Worth in the UK?

The value of 1 tola of 22ct gold in the UK is calculated as follows:

•   Step 1: Find the current 22ct gold price per gram (updated daily on our gold price page)
•   Step 2: Multiply by 11.66 (the weight of 1 tola in grams)
•   Step 3: The result is the raw gold value of 1 tola — the base cost of the metal before making charges

Making charges (the craftsmanship cost) are added on top of the raw gold price and vary by design complexity. A plain polished bangle has lower making charges than an embossed or stone-set piece of the same weight. All our products show the gram weight on the listing — multiply by the current 22ct gram rate to understand the gold value in any piece.

✎ NOTE: Confirm current gold price per gram at purejewels.com/faqs/gold-prices-rates/what-is-the-current-gold-price-per-gram-in-the-uk/ before publishing price references in this copy.

Why Buy 1 Tola Jewellery from PureJewels?

•   50+ years of tola-weight expertise: Jayant’s grandfather Bhanji Gokaldas weighed gold in tola in Nairobi. His father brought that understanding to Green Street in 1975. Three generations of selling 22ct gold jewellery by weight means PureJewels understands tola not as a keyword — but as the actual unit our customers think in when they talk about gold value.
•   Every gram listed on every product: Every piece in this collection shows its exact gram weight on the product page. You always know what you are getting. Divide by 11.66 to convert to tola; multiply by the current 22ct gold price per gram to understand the gold value. No guesswork.
•   London Assay Office hallmark on every piece: 916 fineness mark and London leopard’s head — your independent legal guarantee of 22ct purity, not a seller’s claim.
•   Pieces designed for the 1 tola buyer: This collection is specifically curated around the 11.66g weight point — jewellery that gives you approximately one tola of solid gold in a wearable, meaningful form. Not pieces that happen to land near this weight by accident.
•   Visit Green Street to see the full range: Many 1 tola pieces arrive in our showroom before they are photographed and listed online. Visit us at 290–292 Green Street, Forest Gate, London E7 or contact us via Live Chat.

1 Tola Gold Jewellery — What’s in This Collection

1 Tola Bangles

A single bangle at approximately 11.66g in 22ct gold — the weight most South Asian women think of as a meaningful bangle. Heavy enough to feel substantial on the wrist; light enough for daily wear. Available in plain polished, diamond-cut, rhodium-accented, and textured finishes. Prices from approximately £1,875 depending on current gold rate and making charges.

1 Tola Earrings

Statement earrings — jhumka, drop, and rosette styles — in the 1 tola weight range. At 11.66g per pair, these are significant earrings with genuine presence. Our Rosettes Collection 18mm stud earring and Armari drop earring both fall into this category. From approximately £2,140.

1 Tola Bracelets

Chain and flower-link bracelets in the 1 tola weight range. The Sunrise Gold Floral Chain Bracelet (7 inches) and the Rosette Flower Bracelet are popular choices in this category. From approximately £1,605.

1 Tola Pendants & Rings

Gents rings, cocktail rings, and statement pendants around the 11.66g weight. The 22ct Gold Ring for Gents and the Armari Collection Antique Pendant sit in this range. From approximately £1,775.

Also Known As — Regional Names & Search Terms

• 1 tola gold price in UK (15K impressions, pos 2.50)
• how many grams in 1 tola gold (17K impressions, pos 4.04)
• 1 tola gold jewellery UK
• 1 tola ka zewar (Urdu — 1 tola jewellery)
• ek tola sona (Hindi — one tola gold) 

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