Consumer Awareness

Close-up of a gold ring with a "22K" hallmark next to a gold-plated jewelry piece showing a faded gold layer.

Gold-Plated vs Solid Gold: Key Differences in Jewelry

Summary:Gold-plated vs solid gold jewelry explained: price, markings, durability, and how to buy smartly in India and abroad. Introduction Gold-Plated vs Solid Gold jewelry is a crucial distinction every buyer should understand. At first glance, both may look similar, yet their value and durability differ greatly. Many shoppers get misled by price alone, which is […]

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Close-up of 22K gold jewelry stamped with BIS hallmark, purity number, and jeweller’s mark.

Gold Purity in Kerala: Karats & Hallmarking Explained

SummaryUnderstand how karat markings (22K, 24K) and BIS hallmarking define gold purity in Kerala. Learn to identify genuine jewellery before you buy. When you buy gold jewellery in Kerala, you’ll see markings like 22K, 24K, and a small BIS hallmark stamp. But what do they mean? Karats Explained In Kerala, most jewellery is 22K. Pure

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