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Gold is a symbol of purity,
prosperity and opulence.
Especially so when it comes to
Indian families.
Be it any occasion, gold
jewellery finds its way in. Yes,
we are indulgent. But are we
well informed of the finer details
to keep in mind while
purchasing gold jewellery?
Here are some tips that can
come in handy.
#1 Understand What
Is A Karat Gold is measured in karats with
24 karats being pure gold.
However, gold in its purest form
is brittle and soft. It is usually
mixed with other elements like
copper, silver, nickel or zinc to
make it strong.
For example, 14 karats gold is
14 parts gold and 10 parts base
metal.
Most common karat options are
18K, 22K and 24K. Higher the
karat weight, more expensive
the jewellery is, also softer.
#2 Check Hallmarking • In many countries, including India, laws demand every
piece of gold jewellery to bear a stamp mark indicating its
carat quality. This is called hallmarking.
• In India, our government has identified BIS as the sole
agency overlooking the hallmarking scheme. BIS
certification therefore marks the standard of gold jewellery
in India.
• The hallmark is usually found on the inside part of each
piece and, indicating the gold content.
#3 Decide On The Colour
This might come as a
surprise, but gold need not
always be yellow.
Though yellow gold is the
most popular and most
sought after, you can find
gold in rose, white and
even designer colours
like green, blue and
brown.
#4 The Pricing • Remember that the price of gold
jewellery is determined by its
purity, the alloys combined with it
and the labour that has gone into
its making.
• Higher the skill and labour, the
more expensive would be the
jewellery.
• The weight also determines the
price of gold jewellery. It is usually
weighed in grams and higher the
gram weight, the more expensive
the piece.
#5 Enquire About Policies
Enquire about the return policies and certificate of
authentication while purchasing. This is to protect
you when you decide to return or sell your
jewellery.
In addition, having a certificate of authenticity
ensures that you are purchasing a quality piece of
solid gold jewellery. It also indicates the value of
the piece.