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Gold jewellery buying guide: compare two shops with our calculator, check the hallmark, understand making charges
Compare two jewellers with our gold calculator, then run the checklist before you pay: hallmark and HUID, itemised bill, 3% GST, making charges, buyback.
Gold bangles designs: light, medium and heavy, with worked cost examples
Gold bangles design guide: light, medium and heavy bands in grams, machine-made vs handmade vs hollow, sizing, and worked cost examples at an example rate.
Gold chain for women: weight, price and designs that suit daily wear
How to choose a gold chain for women: the weight that suits daily wear, how the price is built, which designs last, and the hallmark checks to make.
Bridal jewellery set: what to buy, what to rent and what to skip
Which bridal jewellery to buy in gold, rent or buy in imitation, and skip, with hallmark and HUID checks, a GST worked example and storage tips.
Dhanteras 2026 dos and don'ts: what to do, what to buy and what to skip
What to do and what many families avoid on Dhanteras 2026, what to buy on any budget, and the puja time for your city.
22K vs 24K gold: which should you buy?
22K is about 91.6 percent gold and suits jewellery, 24K is about 99.9 percent and suits coins and bars. Here is how to choose, with a buying checklist.
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How to calculate gold price in India: the formula, with a worked example
The formula for pricing gold jewellery in India: net weight, rate, making charge, wastage, stones and GST, with a worked example using example numbers.
Gold making charges in India: what you should actually pay in 2026
Making charges explained: percentage vs per gram, sourced per-gram figures, wastage, GST, buyback and a checklist, with clearly labelled example numbers.
Dhanteras 2026: date, what to buy and what to skip
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday 6 November. What families traditionally buy, budget-friendly alternatives to gold, and what many skip, plus gold and silver checks.
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