Dhanteras 2023: Here’s how to check purity of your gold jewellery

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published Nov 1, 2023 Published Nov 1, 2023

Be cautious while buying gold, especially during Dhanteras and Diwali. Some jewelers may sell impure gold as pure. Here is what you should look out for:

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Hallmarking Importance

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Government Measures

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Gold Bullion Certification

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Gold Weight Imprint

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HUID Number

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HUID Changes

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BIS Care App

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BIS Mark

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Bill Breakup

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Store Address Verification

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Understanding Hallmarking

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