Gold haram designs by weight — the savaran guide
In Tamil Nadu, haram weight is spoken of in savaran (sovereigns) — one savaran is 8 grams. When a family asks us for "a 5 savaran haram", they mean roughly 40 grams, which is the most common bridal haram weight. Here is how the ranges usually work out.
| Weight | In savaran | What it suits |
|---|---|---|
| 16–24 g | 2–3 savaran | Light-weight harams for daily and office wear — shorter drops, simpler pendants |
| 40 g | 5 savaran | The classic bridal haram weight — full temple or kasumalai work with a Lakshmi pendant |
| 40–50 g | 5–6 savaran | Grander bridal harams — longer length, broader pendant, kemp or nagas detailing |
| 64 g and above | 8 savaran + | Heirloom pieces — long chandraharam-style harams worn over a shorter necklace |
Weight is only half the price. The same 40 grams can look dramatically different depending on the design — a flat kasumalai spreads its weight across coin motifs, while a temple haram concentrates it in the pendant. Making charges also differ by design; we quote both openly. Check today's gold rate in Vellore, or use the purchase planner to convert a rupee budget into grams.
Haram styles we craft and source
- Kasumalai (kasu malai) — rows of small gold coins, each stamped with Lakshmi. The most forgiving style for light weights because the coins spread visually.
- Temple & Lakshmi haram — the classic South Indian bridal look: a deity pendant, matte antique finish, often with kemp stones. See our antique & temple collection.
- Manga malai — mango-motif haram, an heirloom design that has never gone out of fashion.
- Long haram / chandraharam — worn at chest length or below, layered over a short necklace for weddings.
- Everyday chains — plain and fancy chains where the weight goes into wearability rather than ornament.
Choosing a bridal gold haram
For most weddings the haram is bought alongside a short necklace, jhumkas and bangles, so the design has to work as a set. Our honest advice: fix the total gold budget first, decide the haram's share (typically 40–50 grams of a bridal set), and only then compare designs at that weight. Our bridal gold guide walks through the full planning, and the gold plan lets you build the budget across months instead of buying everything at one day's rate.
Questions we hear at the counter
How many grams should a bridal haram be? Five savaran (40 grams) is the traditional benchmark, but 3-savaran bridal harams are increasingly common and look every bit as rich with the right design. There is no rule — there is only the budget you are comfortable with.
Can you make a haram to my exact weight? Yes — tell us the target in grams or savaran and the style, and we will show you what is achievable. Custom and antique-finish pieces take four to eight weeks, so start early for a wedding date.
Is every haram hallmarked? Every gold piece we sell is BIS 916 hallmarked. Read what the 916 hallmark means before you buy anywhere.