What do 18K, 21K, 22K and 24K mean when buying wedding gold?
Karat describes gold's proportion out of 24: 18K is 75% gold, 21K is 87.5%, 22K is about 91.7%, and 24K denotes pure gold.
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How should tola and gram measurements be reconciled on a jewellery invoice?
Ask for weights in both units with the conversion used written on the invoice, then check that the price calculation uses the same basis.
How do gross weight and net gold weight differ in a stone-set necklace?
Gross weight includes the whole item; net gold weight should exclude stones and other components that are not part of the stated gold alloy.
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.
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.
What can an independent gold assay tell a wedding jewellery buyer?
An assay can assess gold content, but what it establishes depends on the method, sampling and condition of the item tested.
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.