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Mar 24, 2026 175 views

International Gold Hallmarks Explained: What Those Stamps Mean on Foreign Jewellery

Bought gold jewellery abroad, received a foreign-made piece as a gift, or curious about the markings on antique European gold? This guide decodes international hallmarking systems — UK, European, US, Dubai, and more — and how they compare to India's BIS system.

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Mar 22, 2026 324 views

Professional Gold Testing Services Guide: XRF, Fire Assay, and How to Choose (2026)

There comes a point in every gold owner's life when visual inspection and HUID verification are not enough. Perhaps you have inherited jewellery from a grandparent and need to know its actual purity....

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Mar 22, 2026 508 views

Jewellery Photography Tips for Selling Online: A Complete India Guide

Selling jewellery on Instagram, Etsy, or your own website? High-quality jewellery photography is the single biggest driver of online sales. This guide covers lighting, backgrounds, equipment, and editing for Indian jewellers.

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Mar 21, 2026 70 views

Authenticity Red Flags When Buying Gold: 15 Warning Signs Every Indian Buyer Must Know

Gold occupies an almost sacred position in Indian culture and finance. It is the cornerstone of wedding trousseaus, the preferred store of generational wealth, and a financial safety net for millions...

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Mar 20, 2026 278 views

HUID vs Hallmark: Complete Guide to Gold Certification & Verification

You buy a gold necklace and see marks stamped inside:

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Mar 19, 2026 361 views

Silver Hallmarking 2025: New Standards, HUID for Silver, and Complete Compliance Guide

India's silver jewellery and silverware market is undergoing its most significant regulatory transformation in decades. Following the successful implementation of mandatory gold hallmarking with HUID...

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Mar 16, 2026 112 views

How to Spot Fake Hallmarks on Gold: 10 Visual Indicators and Complete Detection Guide

India's gold jewellery market, valued at over ₹6 lakh crore annually, is one of the largest in the world. With that scale comes an unfortunate reality: counterfeit hallmarks are a persistent problem t...

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Mar 15, 2026 383 views

How to Verify HUID Number Online: Complete Step-by-Step Guide (2026)

Every piece of hallmarked gold jewellery sold in India since July 2021 carries a unique six-digit alphanumeric code called the Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number. This tiny code, laser-engra...

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Mar 14, 2026 93 views

Complete Jewellery Glossary: 100+ Terms Every Buyer Should Know

From alloy to zirconia — a comprehensive A–Z glossary of 100+ jewellery terms, covering metals, gemstones, settings, hallmarks, and trade terms used by jewellers in India.

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Mar 12, 2026 360 views

Gold vs Gold-Plated vs Gold-Filled: Complete Comparison & When to Buy Each

Standing in a jewelry store, you see three price tags:

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Mar 11, 2026 672 views

22K vs 24K vs 18K Gold: Which Should You Buy in India? (2026 Guide)

22K is jewellery standard, 24K is investment-grade, 18K is harder for diamond settings. The decision-tree for Indian buyers in 2026 — purity, durability, price, resale.

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Mar 10, 2026 573 views

BIS Hallmarking Centres in India: What They Are, How to Find One & What Happens There

BIS Hallmarking Centres are the official laboratories that certify gold purity in India. This guide explains what services they provide, how to find the nearest centre, what it costs to get jewellery hallmarked, and when you need their services.

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Mar 09, 2026 279 views

How to Test Gold Purity at Home: 6 Methods Explained

Whether you've inherited a piece of gold jewelry, purchased from a local jeweler, or received it as a gift, knowing how to verify its authenticity and purity is essential. Gold fraud is more common th...

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Mar 07, 2026 320 views

How to Check the HUID Number on Gold Jewellery (2026 BIS Care App Guide)

Every gold piece sold in India after June 2021 must carry a 6-character HUID. This step-by-step guide shows how to verify it via the BIS Care app.

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Mar 07, 2026 435 views

BIS Hallmark Verification Guide 2026: How to Read, Authenticate & Spot Fakes

In 2023, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) implemented mandatory hallmarking across India. For the first time in Indian jewelry history, virtually every piece of gold sold is legally required to be...

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