Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification for gold jewelry purity and quality
Apply NowHallmark Registration is a certification system by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) that verifies the purity of gold jewelry. It consists of several marks stamped on jewelry that indicate purity (in carats), BIS mark, assaying center mark, jeweler's identification mark, and year of marking.
Ensures jewelry matches the claimed purity (14K, 18K, 22K, etc.)
Protects buyers from adulterated or impure gold
Mandatory for all gold jewelry sold in India (as per 2021 rules)
Hallmarked jewelry commands higher prices in secondary market
Increases customer confidence in your jewelry business
Differentiates your products in crowded marketplace
Reduces risk of legal disputes over purity claims
Makes jewelry eligible for international markets
Ability to charge 8-15% more than non-hallmarked jewelry
Systematic quality control processes
Caratage | Fineness | Gold % | Common Usage |
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24K | 995 | 99.5% | Investment bars, coins |
22K | 916 | 91.6% | Traditional jewelry |
18K | 750 | 75% | Contemporary designs |
14K | 585 | 58.5% | Lightweight jewelry |
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