How do I check my BIS hallmark on gold?

Look for Hallmark

1. The common BIS Logo.
2. Purity in Karat and fineness: According to BIS, gold hallmarking is done only for three levels of karats – 22K916 for 22 Karat gold, 18K750 for 18 Karat gold & 14K585 for 14 Karat gold.
3. The Hallmarking Centre’s logo/number.
4. The Jeweler’s own logo/mark/number.

Is GRT gold BIS hallmarked?

All the gold that we sell is hallmarked and we have been doing this for several years now,” G.R. Radhakrishnan, Managing Director of GRT Group said. “The gold that we sell even in the smaller towns like Thanjavur is hallmarked. We even have purity-checking machines across all our stores,” he added.

What is the meaning of BIS hallmark?

BIS Hallmarking is a system that helps to determine the purity of gold and silver jewels sold across the country. It is a type of certification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the national standards organization of India.

Is KDM gold banned in India?

This cadmium-soldered gold jewellery was known as KDM gold or jewellery. However, the Bureau of Indian Standards has banned these gold from circulation as it is proven to be hazardous to health of artisans working with it.

What does the BIS mark on gold mean?

Gold jewellery hallmarked by BIS will have the BIS logo indicating that its purity is verified in one of its licensed laboratories. According to the BIS website, it is the only agency approved by the government for hallmarking gold articles of any kind to ensure its purity.

Is the BIS logo in the Hallmark format?

The BIS corporate logo which is a component of the hallmark format. The BIS hallmark is a hallmarking system for gold as well as silver jewellery sold in India certifying the purity of the metal.

What is BIS hallmark in gold jewellery in India?

It ensures the purity of gold by testing and certifying the gold items of the customers. Up to now, hallmarking was a voluntary option in India. However, since January 15, 2021, no jeweler can sell gold without the hallmark. This BIS Hallmark determines the purity of the item across the country.

How does bis certify gold jewelry in India?

Under Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, hallmarking agency certifies gold on the basis of Indian standards. In other words, gold jewelry will be evaluated and tested at official hallmarking centers and then certified that the metal conforms to the national and international standard of fineness and purity.