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A Complete Guide to Hallmarked Gold and Silver Jewellery

Buying jewellery is more than choosing a beautiful design—it’s about ensuring you’re investing in genuine, high-quality precious metals. That’s where the BIS Hallmark plays a crucial role. Whether you’re purchasing a gold necklace, silver bracelet, ring, or gift article, checking for the BIS Hallmark helps you buy with confidence.
At Simha Jewellers, we believe every customer deserves complete transparency and authenticity. Here’s everything you need to know about BIS Hallmarking.

What Is BIS Hallmark?

BIS Hallmark is an official certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards body of India. It certifies that gold and silver jewellery meets the prescribed standards of purity.
A BIS Hallmark assures customers that the jewellery they purchase contains the purity of precious metal claimed by the jeweller.

Why Is BIS Hallmark Important?

Hallmarked jewellery offers several important benefits:
✔️ Assures Purity
The hallmark confirms that the gold or silver jewellery has been tested and verified for its purity.
✔️ Builds Customer Trust
You can buy jewellery with confidence, knowing it meets national quality standards.
✔️ Better Resale Value
Hallmarked jewellery is generally easier to exchange or resell because its purity is officially certified.
✔️ Protection Against Fraud
The BIS Hallmark helps protect buyers from purchasing jewellery with lower-than-promised purity.

What Does a BIS Hallmark Include?

A hallmarked jewellery piece generally includes:

  • BIS Logo
  • Purity/Fineness Mark
  • Hallmarking Centre’s Identification
  • Jeweller’s Identification Mark
  • HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) Number (for gold jewellery)

These markings help verify the authenticity of your jewellery.

BIS Hallmark Purity Marks

Gold Jewellery

Purity                Fineness Mark

24K Gold                 999

23K Gold                 958

22K Gold                 916

21K Gold                 875

18K Gold                 750

14K Gold                 585

Silver Jewellery

Purity                 Fineness Mark

Fine Silver                 999

Sterling Silver           925

Silver                           900

Silver                           800

How to Check Whether Jewellery Is BIS Hallmarked Before buying jewellery:

Look for the BIS Hallmark on the jewellery.

  • Check the purity mark (such as 916, 750, or 925).
  • Verify the HUID for gold jewellery.
  • Purchase only from trusted jewellers.
  • Taking these simple steps ensures you’re buying authentic jewellery.

Why Should You Always Buy Hallmarked Jewellery?

Choosing hallmarked jewellery means:

  • Guaranteed purity
  • Transparent pricing
  • Better resale value
  • Certified quality
  • Greater peace of mind

Whether you’re buying jewellery for yourself or as a gift, hallmarking provides an extra layer of confidence.

Buy Certified Jewellery from Simha Jewellers

At Simha Jewellers, authenticity and craftsmanship go hand in hand. Our carefully curated collection of hallmarked gold jewellery, certified silver jewellery, diamond jewellery, and silver gift articles is designed to offer exceptional quality, timeless elegance, and complete customer satisfaction.
Every purchase reflects our commitment to trust, transparency, and superior craftsmanship.

Final Thoughts

A BIS Hallmark is more than just a tiny mark on your jewellery—it’s a guarantee of purity, authenticity, and quality. Whether you’re investing in gold, silver, or gifting a precious piece to a loved one, always choose BIS hallmarked jewellery from a trusted jeweller.
When you buy from Simha Jewellers, you can shop with confidence, knowing every piece is crafted with precision and backed by quality standards.

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Bengaluru Karnataka 560079

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