What is BIS hallmark jewellery?

What is BIS hallmark jewellery?

The BIS hallmark is a hallmarking system for gold as well as silver jewellery sold in India certifying the purity of the metal. It certifies that the piece of jewellery conforms to a set of standards laid by the Bureau of Indian Standards, the national standards organization of India.

How do I check my BIS on hallmark gold?

1) Check the hallmark sign that consists of three things — The BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) mark denoted by a triangle, the caratage (22K915) showing the purity, the mark of the jeweller and that of the AHC. 2) You can ask the jeweller to show his BIS licence.

How do I get hallmark BIS?

The BIS certified jewellers can get their jewellery hallmarked from any of the BIS recognized Assaying and Hallmarking Centres….Contact at the following address for further Enquiry :

1. DDG (Hallmarking)
2. Room No.
3. Bureau of Indian Standards,
4. 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
5. New Delhi – 110002.
6. Telephone: : 011-23234223 Ext.

Can BIS hallmark be faked?

Hallmark is basically a certification of purity given by assaying and hallmarking centres (AHCs) accredited by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). But can you be 100% sure of not being cheated while buying hallmarked jewellery? Not really. You need to be wary of fake hallmarking.

Is BIS Same as 916?

Note: Gold is categorised on the basis of its purity such as 24K, 23K, and 18K, etc. If it’s hallmarked, BIS will be added as a prefix. For e.g-22K gold will be referred to as ‘BIS 916’ gold, 23K gold is referred to as BIS 958 and so on. The number i.e. 916 or 958 is part of the hallmark seal.

Where can I find 916 gold?

916 gold is nothing but 22 carat gold. 916 is basically used to denote the purity of gold in the final product, i.e. 91.6 grams of pure gold in 100 gram alloy. The figure 916 is basically 22/24 (22 carat by 24 carat). In a similar manner, 958 gold is 23 carats (23/24) and 750 gold is 18 carats (18/24).

What if my gold is not hallmarked?

“Jewellers can continue to buy back old gold jewellery without hallmark from the consumer. In order to give adequate time to the manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of gold jewellery, there would be no penalties till August end. “BIS (Hallmarking) Regulations, were implemented with effect from June 14, 2018.

How do I know if my jewelry is hallmarked?

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 916 and BIS hallmark is same?

Note: Gold is categorised on the basis of its purity such as 24K, 23K, and 18K, etc. For e.g-22K gold will be referred to as ‘BIS 916’ gold, 23K gold is referred to as BIS 958 and so on. The number i.e. 916 or 958 is part of the hallmark seal.

Is 916 gold is BIS hallmark?

BIS hallmarked 916 gold refers to purity grade of gold in the ornament or jewellery. That means purity is 91.6% -91.6 grams of pure gold per 100 grams of gold. Jewellers making BIS 916 gold ornaments are certified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.

Is BIS hallmark mandatory?

Yes, as per exemptions mentioned in the mandatory hallmarking order a jeweller with annual turnover of less than Rs. 40 lakh may sell hallmarked jewellery in the districts under mandatory hallmarking, provided he has a certificate of registration from BIS.

What kind of gold is bis hallmarking for?

According to BIS from January 1st 2017, hallmarking is done only for three levels of gold karats – 22K, 18K & 14K gold. Prior to that, hallmarking was done for more standards such as 23K, 21K, 17K, 9K. Fineness number is another way to quantify the gold purity of an item, measured in purity in parts per thousand.

Why is it important to use BIS hallmark?

As per BIS, hallmarking is done to protect the public against contamination and also to compel gold jewellers and manufacturers to maintain legal standards of fineness and purity. What are the Signs of a BIS Hallmark?

What does bis stand for in gold and silver?

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.