Buying Guides

Mar 31, 2026 1 view

BIS Hallmark Explained — What 916, 750, 585 and 375 Mean on Your Gold

BIS hallmarks like 916, 750 and 585 tell you exact gold purity. This guide explains every number and how to verify a hallmark is genuine.

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Making Charges on Gold Jewellery — How They're Calculated and What Is Fair

Making charges can add 8–30% to your gold jewellery cost. This guide explains how they are calculated, what is fair for different designs, and how to compare jewellers.

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How to Negotiate Making Charges on Gold Jewellery — Insider Tips That Work

Making charges can be negotiated at most Indian jewellers. Learn exactly what to say, when to negotiate, and which jewellers have fixed vs flexible rates.

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Dhanteras and Diwali Jewellery Buying Guide — When to Buy and What to Avoid

Dhanteras is India's biggest gold-buying day — but prices peak then too. This guide tells you when to actually buy, what deals are genuine, and what to watch out for.

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How to Buy Jewellery Online Safely in India — Red Flags and Trusted Sites

Online jewellery fraud is real — but so is the convenience and value of legitimate online jewellery brands. Know the red flags and trusted platforms before you buy.

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How to Buy Gold Jewellery Without Getting Cheated — Complete India Guide

Gold fraud is common in India. This complete guide tells you every check to make before buying gold jewellery — so you never get cheated.

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Exchange Old Gold for New Jewellery — How to Get the Best Rate in India

Exchanging old gold at a jeweller is common — but rates vary significantly. This guide tells you how the exchange works, what deductions to expect, and how to maximise value.

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4Cs of Diamonds Explained for Indian Buyers — Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat

The 4Cs — Cut, Colour, Clarity, Carat — determine a diamond's quality and price. This guide explains each C in plain language for Indian buyers.

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HUID Number on Gold Jewellery — What It Is and Why It Matters

The HUID is a 6-character code on every hallmarked gold piece. Learn how to read it, verify it on the BIS CARE app, and why it protects you from fraud.

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Gold Wastage Charges in India — What Is Acceptable and How to Negotiate

Wastage charges are separate from making charges. Learn what they are, what is normal, and how to push back on inflated rates.

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How to Bargain at a Jewellery Shop in India — Tips Most People Don't Know

Bargaining at a jewellery shop is different from haggling at a market. Learn the specific levers that work — making charges, wastage, and old gold exchange rates.

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NRI Buying Gold in India — Customs Rules, Tax and Carrying Limits 2026

NRIs can bring gold to India within limits. Know the duty-free allowance, excess duty rates, and what documentation is needed at customs.

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How to Travel Safely with Expensive Jewellery in India — Insurance, Customs & Security

Travelling with valuable jewellery requires insurance, documentation, and security precautions. Here is a practical checklist for Indian travellers.

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Mar 29, 2026 426 views

Branded vs Local Jeweller: The Complete Indian Comparison Guide (2026)

Walk into any Indian city or town, and you will find the gold jewellery market divided into two distinct worlds. On one side stand the gleaming, air-conditioned showrooms of national brands — Tanishq,...

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Gold Jewelry for Babies: Safe Gift Ideas, Purity Standards, and Care Guide

A baby has been born, and you want to give gold jewelry:

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