How to Verify Gold Purity and BIS Hallmark When Buying Jewellery This Dhanteras
During festive seasons like Dhanteras and Diwali, buyers should verify gold purity and hallmark details before purchasing jewellery. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmark confirms gold purity through three marks: the BIS logo, carat/fineness, and a unique six-character HUID code. Consumers can use the BIS Care app to authenticate jewellery and should note that hallmarking does not certify diamond or gemstone quality, which requires separate grading. BIS guidelines also mandate jewellers to display registration and provide tools for hallmark inspection, with compensation available if purity standards are unmet.
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mint broke this story on 25 Oct, 07:49 am. Other outlets followed.