Is Your Gold Jewelry Real? How to Check Gold Purity

We as women have loved to wear gold jewelry since ancient times as it holds emotional, social & even scientific value. Gold has a special place in Indian households, we buy gold during festivals or when we feel happy right? But, nowadays we feel scared or tensed while buying gold jewelry and you know, why is that? Yes, due to fake gold being sold.

However, due to this, we won’t stop wearing gold which we love, right? So, what should we do? We should check the purity of gold, and how to test gold purity & find out whether gold jewelry is real or not. Don’t worry! There are simple ways to check the authenticity of your gold right in the comfort of your home.  

In this blog let’s understand how to check gold purity,

When it comes to gold, purity matters. In India, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the body that ensures that gold is of a certain standard and free from impurities. Here are three simple gold testing methods to check if your gold jewelry is real and pure:

1. Check the Hallmark:

The hallmark is like a stamp of purity on gold jewelry. It is issued by BIS and is a clear indication that your gold is real. A hallmark consists of three important symbols:

• BIS Logo: This is a triangular symbol that indicates the gold has been certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).
• Purity Grade: You’ll see a number like 22K, 18K, or 14K, which tells you the purity (or karat) of your gold. For instance, 22K gold means it is 91.67% pure, 18K means 75% pure & 14K means 58.33% pure.
• Jeweler’s Identification Mark: This mark on jewelry is of the jeweler who made the jewelry, ensuring traceability.
• Check Hallmark Identification (HUID): A Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number is a unique six-digit alphanumeric code that is assigned to a piece of jewelry during the hallmarking process which you should check.

Pic Credits: Solitaire Style

Solitaire Style Mark is a Jewelers mark which will vary from jeweler to jeweler

Next time you buy gold or want to check your existing jewelry, simply look for these markings. If these markings are there then, you know you’ve got authentic, pure gold!

Sign on Jewelry	Purity of Gold
22K916	91.6%
18K750	75%
14K585	58.5%

2. Verify with the BIS Care App

In today’s digital era, there’s an app or website for everything including checking the purity of your gold! The BIS Care App is an easiest and effective way to verify the hallmark on your jewelry. Follow the below steps to verify your jewelry using the BIS Care App:

1. Download the App: The BIS Care app is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store for downloading. Install the app on your mobile.

2. Open the app & Click on “ Verify HUID” as shown in the screenshot below

3. Then it will take you to the page where you’ll have to enter the HUID Number for verification of your jewelry. 

4. The app will confirm if the hallmark is valid, ensuring the gold you have is certified and pure. It will show you the following details:

– Jeweller Registration Number

-Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC)

– AHC Recognition Number

– AHC Address

– Jewelry or Article type. For example: bangles, necklace, etc.

– Date of Hallmarking

– Purity

If you get these details that means your jewelry is genuine & certified. 

3. Check the Weight and Purity with an Assay Center

If you’re still uncertain about your gold’s purity, you can take it to a BIS-certified Assay Center (it’s a facility that tests the purity of precious metals and other materials). These centers specialize in testing the purity and weight of gold. While this may take a little extra time, but it’s a reliable way to confirm if your gold is 100% genuine.

For every Indian woman, gold is more than just yellow metal! It’s a symbol of love, tradition, and security. But to truly enjoy the value of your gold, it’s important to ensure its purity. Whether you’re buying physical gold for yourself, as a gift, or for an investment, always check for the hallmark, use the BIS Care app, or if needed visit an assay center to be sure of the authenticity of your gold jewelry. These are some gold verification tips you can follow.

Now that you know how to check the purity of your gold jewelry, you can shop confidently and treasure your gold for years to come! 

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