Monday, June 17, 2013

Buying Jewellery

1) Find out the 22k gold rate from different sources as there is variation in most of the shops.
2) You can check the rates at http://www.indiagoldrate.com/
3) Hallmarked Gold carries 916 stamp for 22k gold.
4) 1% VAT and Rs70 for Hallmark stamp is charged.
5) Calculate making charges on per gram basis. Ranges from Rs150 to Rs650/-
6) Making charges are inclusive of wastage and polish.
7) Please confirm if there is 100% resale value while going back to same shop. Making charges are always deducted.

Gold Rate Calculation
Consider 24k gold as 100% pure.

http://www.wikihow.com/Calculate-the-Value-of-Scrap-Gold