TIPS FOR BUYING GOLD JEWELLERY

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.

There are variation in gold that a�ects its purity, quality and price, and the main factors to consider include purity,

gram weight and design.

SELECTION FACTOR

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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

There are di�erent 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 di�erent color.

COLOR

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

di�erent color.

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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

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

999BIS HALLMARK

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