Gold Buying Guide

The Art of the Bargain: Can You (and Should You) Negotiate Gold Prices in Kerala?

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Can you negotiate gold prices in Kerala? The rate is fixed, but making charges and wastage often leave room for bargaining. Learn practical tips and polite phrases for getting a fair deal at jewellery shops. Gold buying is a tradition in Kerala.You know the daily gold rate is fixed everywhere.But what about the making charges […]

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Not All That Glitters: Gold-Plated vs. Solid Gold – Key Differences

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Learn how to tell the difference between gold-plated and solid gold. Protect your budget and avoid overspending when buying jewelry in India and abroad. Gold-Plated vs. Solid Gold: Why It Matters When you shop for jewelry, price alone can mislead you. Many buyers confuse gold-plated ornaments with solid gold.This mistake often leads to overspending or

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Your Family Jeweller vs. The Big Brand Showroom: Where Should You Buy Your First Gold Chain?

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Choosing between your trusted family jeweller and a big brand showroom for your first gold chain? Learn the pros and cons of both. Understand personal trust, designs, HUID hallmarking, and offers before you decide. Your Family Jeweller vs. The Big Brand Showroom: Where Should You Buy Your First Gold Chain? Buying your first gold chain

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The Zero Making Charge Myth in Kerala Gold Buying

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Learn why “Zero Making Charge” gold offers in Kerala are often misleading. Understand the real cost, how to calculate final prices, and make smarter gold purchases. You see it everywhere in Kerala: “Zero Making Charge” on gold. It sounds like a great deal. But is it really? Here’s what most buyers don’t know: How to

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Gross Weight vs. Net Weight: The Single Most Important Question to Ask When Buying Stone-Studded Jewellery

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Learn why you must ask about gross weight vs. net weight when buying stone-studded jewellery in Kerala. Avoid paying gold rates for stones in Nagapada Thali, jhumkas, and bangles. When you buy stone-studded jewellery, one question decides whether you get real value for your money. Are you paying for gross weight or net weight? I’ve

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Decoding the Jeweller’s Bill: Making Charges, Wastage and GST in Kerala

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Understand how jewellers in Kerala calculate gold bills. Learn about making charges (Pani Kuli), wastage (Thattam), and GST. Find out how to negotiate and save on your gold purchase. Decoding the Jeweller’s Bill in Kerala When you buy gold in Kerala, the bill has more than just the price of gold. Three key items often

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Gold Purity 101: What Do Karats and Hallmarking Really Mean in Kerala?

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Understand gold purity in Kerala. Learn the difference between 22K and 24K gold, and why the BIS hallmark on your jewellery is the key to trusted quality. When you buy gold jewellery in Kerala, you see numbers like 22K or 24K stamped on the piece. You also see a small mark called the BIS hallmark.

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