{"id":216935,"date":"2025-10-29T12:10:02","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T06:40:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/?p=216935"},"modified":"2026-01-06T12:10:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T06:40:01","slug":"how-to-check-hallmark-on-gold-and-avoid-fake-jewellery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/bn\/blog\/how-to-check-hallmark-on-gold-and-avoid-fake-jewellery\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check Hallmark on Gold and Avoid Fake Jewellery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"250\" height=\"125\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-219326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5-250x125.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5-250x125.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5-700x350.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5-120x60.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5-599x300.jpg 599w, https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Banner_5.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>In today\u2019s gold market, appearances can be deceiving. A shining necklace or bangle may look flawless, but unless it carries a valid hallmark, you may be paying for less gold than you think. For this reason, it is essential to know how to identify a genuine gold hallmark and verify authenticity before making any purchase. A little awareness can go a long way in protecting buyers from fraud and ensuring their gold truly reflects its value.<\/span><\/p>\n<h1><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Hallmarking?<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallmarking in India refers to the official certification system that verifies the purity and fineness of gold jewellery. It is carried out under the regulations of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), ensuring that what you purchase matches the purity you are promised. Since June 2021, hallmarking has been made mandatory for most categories of gold jewellery, giving buyers a stronger assurance of authenticity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A standard BIS hallmark consists of four elements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>BIS Logo<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The mark that confirms certification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purity Grade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Expressed in carats and fineness (for example, 22 carat or 916).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assaying and Hallmarking Centre\u2019s stamp<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 The identity of the certified centre where the item was tested.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jeweller\u2019s Identification Mark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Unique to the licensed jeweller.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only when all these components appear together can a buyer be certain of the ornament\u2019s purity.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Check Gold Carat<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purity of gold is expressed in carats, where 24 carats represents the highest grade with 99.9% purity. However, since pure gold is too soft for daily wear, jewellery is generally crafted in lower grades such as 22 carats (91.6% pure) or 18 carats (75% pure).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/blog\/ways-to-identify-gold-purity-at-home\/\"><b>how to check gold karat<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for the hallmark engraved on the ornament, which specifies the caratage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cross-check the Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number, a six-digit code assigned to every hallmarked piece.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the BIS Care mobile application to verify the HUID number in real time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For even greater accuracy, advanced methods such as X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) testing may be used, particularly at professional gold evaluation centres such as Muthoot Gold Point, where customers can watch the purity-checking process live for complete transparency.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Check 22-Carat Gold<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are specifically purchasing 22-carat jewellery, it will be hallmarked with either 22K or 916, both indicating a purity of 91.6%.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional home-based checks, such as testing whether gold sticks to a magnet or biting it to see if it bends, are outdated and unreliable. The most dependable way to confirm purity is by knowing <\/span><b>how to check 22-carat gold<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> through hallmarking and HUID verification. This is why it is always advisable to buy from BIS-licensed jewellers and request clarity on the hallmark before purchase.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Check Gold Hallmark<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotting a hallmark is only the first step; verifying it is what truly matters. Some counterfeit sellers may attempt to replicate hallmark symbols, making it critical to double-check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s <\/span><b>how to check a gold hallmark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> correctly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When checking an ornament, look carefully for the BIS logo, the carat marking, the identification of the assaying centre, and the jeweller\u2019s unique stamp.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always validate the Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number through the BIS Care mobile application to ensure authenticity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase only from recognised and certified jewellers.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who want additional assurance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/\"><b>Muthoot Gold Point<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers professional, nationally recognised purity testing services, where the process is carried out with advanced equipment in front of customers. This not only helps prevent fraud but also ensures fair value if you plan to sell your gold.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Hallmarking Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buying gold without a valid hallmark exposes buyers to the risk of overpaying for jewellery of lower purity. This reduces the ornament\u2019s long-term financial worth and affects its resale value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hallmarking safeguards consumers by:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Guaranteeing the stated purity of the ornament.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting against fraud or under-carat jewellery.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensuring a fair resale evaluation in the future.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing <\/span><b>how to check gold karat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, verify 22 carat gold, and confirm a gold hallmark is essential for any responsible buyer. Far beyond being a simple stamp, hallmarking is the foundation of trust and transparency in the gold trade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By combining hallmark checks, HUID verification, and professional testing with trusted partners like Muthoot Gold Point, you can buy and sell gold with complete confidence, secure in the knowledge that its purity and value are exactly as they should be.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&#8230; <a class=\"view-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.muthootgoldpoint.com\/bn\/blog\/how-to-check-hallmark-on-gold-and-avoid-fake-jewellery\/\">View Article<\/a>","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.2.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Check Hallmark on Gold and Avoid Fake Jewellery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn how to check the BIS hallmark on gold jewellery and spot fake pieces. 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