Section 01
Purity (22K vs 18K)
22K (916) is 91.6% pure gold — the South Indian standard for bridal and traditional pieces. 18K (750) is harder, lighter on the budget and better for stone-set or daily pieces.
Buying Guide
How to buy gold jewellery, well.
A buyer's guide to weight, purity, making charges and what actually matters when you purchase gold jewellery in India.
A gold piece is three numbers — purity, weight and making. Get them right and you've bought well.
Section 02
Net Weight & Gross Weight
Gross weight includes stones and findings. Net (gold) weight is what determines metal value. Always read both on the invoice.
Section 03
Making Charges
Quoted per gram or as a percentage. Handcrafted and intricate pieces carry higher making — and that's where the artistry lives.
Section 04
Wastage
Genuine wastage in handcrafted work is real and should be itemised. Ambaa Gold invoices show it explicitly.
Section 05
Hallmark
Insist on a BIS 916 hallmark and a matching certificate. Without it, walk away.
Key takeaways
- Choose 22K or 18K by use
- Read net weight on invoice
- Itemised making & wastage
- Always BIS hallmarked