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In India, gold is mainly available in three purities:
24 Carat Gold (999 Gold):
Purity: 99.99%
Used for: Investment only
Not suitable for jewellery due to its softness
22 Carat Gold (916 Gold):
Purity: 91.67%
Alloy: 8.33% includes metals like silver, copper, and zinc
Commonly used in jewellery making
18 Carat Gold:
Purity: 75%
Alloy: 25% metals
Used for crafting durable and stylish jewellery
Gold Price on April 5, 2025
On Friday, the domestic gold futures price on the MCX closed slightly higher at ₹88,130 per 10 grams.
Jewellers’ Gold Prices (22 Carat)
Tanishq: ₹8,350 per gram
Kalyan Jewellers: ₹8,310 per gram
Malabar Gold & Diamonds: ₹8,310 per gram
Joy Alukkas: ₹8,310 per gram
(All rates are for Saturday, April 5, 2025)
Important Tips for Buying Jewellery
Before buying gold jewellery, keep the following in mind:
Look for the BIS logo at the jeweller’s outlet
Ensure signage says: “Hallmarked jewellery is available for sale here”
Jeweller should display the BIS registration certificate
Ask to view the hallmark using a 10X magnifying lens available at certified outlets
