What are making charges and wastage charges on wedding jewellery?
Making charges pay for production work; a wastage charge is a separately quoted allowance whose basis the buyer should ask the jeweller to explain.
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What information should a jeweller's gold invoice include?
A useful invoice identifies the seller and item, stated purity, metal and stone weights, pricing basis, extra charges and amount paid.
Does a stamp on gold jewellery prove that its purity has been independently tested?
No. A stamp is a claim or mark that needs interpretation; it does not by itself prove independent testing of that particular item.
How should a buyer compare two jewellery quotations using the same gold rate?
Compare net metal weight, purity and all additional charges on the same basis before deciding which quotation is cheaper.
Why can the resale value of a wedding gold set differ from its purchase price?
Resale value can be lower because a buyer may value recoverable materials differently from the original design, labour and retail charges.
What should be agreed before old family gold is exchanged for a new bridal set?
Agree the old gold's assessed purity, payable weight and exchange value separately from the price of the new jewellery.
How can hollow gold jewellery differ from solid construction in everyday use?
Hollow and solid construction describe how an item is built, not its karat purity; a hollow piece can still be made from a stated gold alloy.
What should a buyer understand before placing a deposit that locks a gold rate?
A rate-lock deposit needs written terms identifying the metal quantity, purity, locked rate and what happens if the order changes or is cancelled.
What is the difference between silver, silver-plated and gold-plated jewellery?
Silver jewellery contains a stated silver alloy; silver-plated or gold-plated jewellery has a surface layer over another material.
What does a plating-thickness claim mean for imitation bridal jewellery?
A plating-thickness claim describes the coating, but it cannot by itself guarantee how long a bridal piece will keep its finish.
What should be checked when buying jewellery described as kundan?
Check the actual metal, stone material and construction rather than treating kundan as a complete statement of value.
How can imitation wedding jewellery be cared for without damaging its finish?
Follow the maker's care instructions and protect imitation jewellery from abrasion and products that may damage its coating or glued components.