Would you invest lakhs of rupees without a guarantee? That is what you are doing when you buy gold without checking the BIS hallmark. In Gurgaon's competitive jewellery market, understanding hallmarking is your strongest protection as a buyer.
The Mandatory Hallmarking Rule
Since June 2021, BIS hallmarking is mandatory for all gold jewellery sold in India. Jewellers must register with BIS, get every piece tested at an authorised assaying centre, and stamp it with a hallmark before sale. Any jeweller selling unhallmarked gold is violating the law.
What the HUID Number Tells You
The HUID is a 6-digit alphanumeric code stamped on every hallmarked piece — think of it as your jewellery's Aadhaar number. By entering this code in the BIS Care app, you can verify exact gold purity, the hallmarking centre, the jeweller who submitted it, and the date of hallmarking.
Common Gold Buying Mistakes
Buying based on trust alone without verifying hallmark. Not checking the invoice for separate gold weight, making charges, and GST. Comparing prices without confirming gold purity. Ignoring making charges which can vary from 8% to 25% of gold value.
Auric Jewels — Complete Transparency
Every piece at Auric Jewels is BIS hallmarked with a verifiable HUID. Our invoices clearly separate gold weight, purity, making charges, stone value, and GST. Diamond pieces come with IGI or GIA certification. Visit our showroom at Greenwood Plaza, Sector 45, Gurugram.
Frequently Asked Questions
<b>Does hallmarking add to the cost?</b> The charge is nominal — around ₹35 to ₹45 per piece. Negligible for a purchase worth lakhs.
Further Reading
- current gold rate in Gurgaon — Gold Rate Today Gurgaon | Auric Jewels
- how to check hallmark on gold jewellery — Hallmark Gold Jewellery — Check Purity Before Buying
- choosing the right gold purity — 22K vs 18K Gold — Which Purity Should You Buy?
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