Buying gold or silver is not just a tradition in India—it is also an important investment. Whether you are purchasing jewellery for a wedding or investing in coins and bars, purity plays a crucial role in determining value. The good news is that you can now check the purity of your gold and silver directly from your mobile phone.

Here’s a detailed guide on how to verify purity, understand hallmarking, and avoid fraud.

Why Purity of gold and silver Matters

The purity of gold and silver determines:

• The actual market value of the metal
• Its resale price
• Durability and long-term investment security
• Protection against fraud or adulteration

Impure metals may look similar but are worth significantly less. Therefore, verifying authenticity before or after purchase is essential.

Understanding Hallmarking

Hallmarking is the official certification of the purity of precious metals. In India, hallmarking is regulated by the Bureau of indian Standards (BIS).

For Gold:

Gold purity is measured in karats (K):

• 24K – 99.9% pure
• 22K – 91.6% pure
• 18K – 75% pure

For Silver:

Silver purity is generally measured in fineness:

• 999 – 99.9% pure silver
• 925 – 92.5% pure (Sterling Silver)

A BIS hallmark ensures that the jewellery meets prescribed purity standards.

How to Check gold and silver Purity Using Your Mobile

You can verify the authenticity of your jewellery through the official BIS Care mobile application.

Step-by-Step Process:

Download the BIS Care App from the google Play Store or apple App Store.

Open the app and select the ‘Verify HUID’ option.

Enter the 6-digit Hallmark Unique Identification (HUID) number engraved on the jewellery.

Click submit to view details such as:

Purity level

Jeweller’s registration details

Assaying and hallmarking centre information

If the details match your purchase, your jewellery is certified and genuine.

What is HUID?

HUID (Hallmark Unique Identification) is a unique 6-digit alphanumeric code introduced by the Bureau of indian Standards for each piece of hallmarked gold jewellery.

This system ensures:

• Transparency
• Traceability
• Prevention of duplicate hallmarking

Each jewellery item has a different HUID number.

Benefits of Checking Purity Online

• Instant verification
• Increased transparency
• Protection from fraud
• Better resale value assurance
• No need to visit a testing centre

Using your smartphone saves time and provides peace of mind.

Important Tips While Buying gold and Silver

• Always look for the BIS hallmark and HUID number.
• Purchase jewellery only from BIS-registered jewellers.
• Ask for a proper invoice mentioning purity details.
• Avoid buying jewellery without certification, even if the price is lower.

What to Do If the Details Don’t Match?

If the information shown in the BIS Care app does not match your jewellery:

• File a complaint directly through the BIS Care app.
• Contact the nearest BIS office.
• Keep your purchase invoice for verification.

Conclusion

Technology has made it easier than ever to ensure the authenticity of your precious metals. With just a few taps on your mobile phone, you can verify whether your gold or silver jewellery is truly pure. Before making your next purchase, make sure to check the hallmark and verify it digitally for complete security and confidence.

Always stay informed and invest wisely.

 

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