A black beads gold chain (also called black bead mangalsutra chain) features small black beads (mani) interspersed with gold beads or gold sections. It is worn by married Hindu women across India – the black beads symbolise protection. The chain typically holds a mangalsutra pendant.
At resale, only the gold portion is paid. The black beads have no resale value and are excluded from the weight.
At a Glance
| Light black-bead chain | 6g – 12g gold |
| Standard black-bead chain | 10g – 18g gold |
| Heavy black-bead chain | 16g – 28g gold |
| With mangalsutra pendant | add pendant weight |
| Black beads | Excluded – not gold |
| 22K rate per gram today | ₹13,965 |
| 15g black-bead chain (22K) today | ₹2,09,535 |
Live Rate Today
At today’s IBJA rate of ₹15,250 per gram for 24K, a 22K piece yields ₹13,965 per gram.
| 🔧 LIVE RATE WIDGET PLACEHOLDER [Embed live 22K/24K/18K/14K per-gram rate widget – auto-updates from IBJA feed] Indicative rate. Final price depends on actual purity test at branch. |
Designs & Weight Comparison
| Design | Typical Gold Content | 22K Value Today | Notes |
| Light black-bead chain | 6g – 12g | ₹1,25,721 (9g avg gold) | Black beads excluded |
| Standard black-bead chain | 10g – 18g | ₹1,95,566 (14g avg gold) | Beads removed from weight |
| Heavy black-bead chain | 16g – 28g | ₹3,07,318 (22g avg gold) | PAN required |
Common Types & Use Cases
· Light black-bead chain – daily wear, 6g–12g of gold
· Standard chain with vati pendant – 10g–18g of gold
· Heavy bridal black-bead chain – 16g–28g of gold
· Black-bead chain with mangalsutra pendant – weighed together
· Two-line black-bead chain – each line weighed individually
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Resale Value & Worked Example
For a 15g 22K black-bead chain (gold weight only): 15 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹2,09,535.
For a 22g chain: ₹3,07,318. Black beads are removed and returned to you – they have no resale value.
Tax Treatment When You Sell
Gold held over 24 months attracts 12.5% LTCG when sold; held under 24 months, your gain is added to slab income. Aadhaar is mandatory; PAN is required if your sale exceeds ₹2,00,000.
What to Watch For
· Stones or lac weighed with gold – insist on removal before weighing
· Visual purity check instead of XRF – always request machine testing
· No written receipt – a signed receipt is a legal requirement
· Making charge deductions at resale – these do not apply
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a black beads gold chain worth today?
A 15g black-bead chain (gold only) is worth ₹2,09,535. A 22g chain brings ₹3,07,318. Black beads are not paid for.
Are black beads in a mangalsutra real gold?
No. Black beads (mani) are typically glass or ceramic, not gold. They have no resale value.
How are black beads separated from the gold?
At the Attica branch, the chain is carefully unstrung to remove beads before weighing the gold. Beads are returned to you.
Can I sell my black-bead chain without the pendant?
Yes. Chain and pendant can be sold together or separately – each weighed at the per-gram rate.
What documents do I need?
Aadhaar is mandatory. PAN is required if total sale exceeds ₹2,00,000.
What purity are black-bead chains?
Most are 22K (916). XRF at the branch confirms.
Can I sell the chain while keeping the religious significance with a new one?
Yes. Sale of an old chain does not affect your continued use of a new chain or pendant.
