1. TIPS FOR BUYING GOLD JEWELLERY

2. Gold is the most loved metals in the world. It’s a
wonderful investment, in the form of ornament that not
only makes you graceful, but also a great hedge against
falling market and inflation.
Here’s what you need to know – Tips when buying Gold
Jewellery.

3. There are variation in gold that affects its purity, quality
and price, and the main factors to consider include purity,
gram weight and design.
SELECTION FACTOR
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4. The price of gold is determined by its purity like what is
the mixture and the amount of craftsmanship that goes
into making a jewellery piece – the higher the skill and
labor, the higher the prices.
PRICE

5. There are different kind of gold, in addition to yellow gold,
white gold and rose gold are also popular options. You will also
get two-tone styles, if you prefer a mix of colors. Pure gold
when mixed with other metals gives a different color.
COLOR

6. But the most popular gold in the world remains yellow gold,
warm, rich, and subtle - the ultimate in precious metals.
Silver and Palladium when
mixed with gold makes it White
gold. This is the most preferred
gold in U.S weddings.
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The copper turn it into rose gold.
Similarly gold now comes in
different color.
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7. Most gold has a markings inside that indicate its Caratage, and
that determines its purity. You cannot make jewellery with pure
gold as it is very soft. So it is mixed with metals like copper,
silver, zinc or nickel that gives durability and strength. The carat
are labelled as 18k, 22k or 24k. The higher the best gold it is.
PURITY
18K 22K 24K
75% PURE GOLD 91.6% PURE GOLD 99.9% PURE GOLD

8. As in many countries, India also have this law where it is
mandatory that every piece of gold jewellery bears a stamp
indicating it Caratage. This is often monitored and controlled
through a hallmarking system. Branded Jewellers usually stamp
the jewellery themselves, demonstrating their own identifying
mark and the Caratage or ‘fineness’ of each piece.
IDENTIFICATION
18K GOLD HALLMARK 22K GOLD HALLMARK 24K GOLD HALLMARK
916750 990
24K/FINE GOLD HALLMARK
999
BIS HALLMARK

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