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Old Jewellery Without a Hallmark: Can You Still Sell It & What Rate Do You Get?

Old Jewellery Without a Hallmark: Can You Still Sell It & What Rate Do You Get?

Old Jewellery Without a Hallmark: Can You Still Sell It & What Rate Do You Get?BIS hallmarking became mandatory for Indian jewellers only from June 2021. This means most gold bought before 2021 - and virtually all gold bought before 2000 - is not BIS hallmarked.Does this mean you get less for it when you sell? No - bu…

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How to Check the IBJA Gold Rate: Step-by-Step for First-Time Sellers

How to Check the IBJA Gold Rate: Step-by-Step for First-Time Sellers

How to Check the IBJA Gold Rate: Step-by-Step for First-Time SellersEvery gold seller in India is told: 'Check the IBJA rate before you sell.' But for first-time sellers, ibja.co can be confusing - multiple rows, different purity levels, AM and PM columns, and rates that differ slightly from news apps.This step-by-ste…

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How to Negotiate Making Charges with a Jeweller Before Buying Gold

How to Negotiate Making Charges with a Jeweller Before Buying Gold

How to Negotiate Making Charges with a Jeweller Before Buying GoldMaking charges typically add 8–25% to the cost of gold jewellery - and none of it is recovered when you sell. Reducing making charges at purchase is the single most impactful way to improve your gold investment's resale efficiency.Can you actually negot…

22 Aug 20261 min read
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Sell Gold to a Jeweller vs a Gold Buyer: Who Pays More & Why

Sell Gold to a Jeweller vs a Gold Buyer: Who Pays More & Why

Sell Gold to a Jeweller vs a Gold Buyer: Who Pays More & WhyWhen you decide to sell gold, the two obvious options are: take it to the jeweller you bought it from, or visit a dedicated gold buying company. Most people assume the jeweller would give the best price back. In most cases, the opposite is true.This guide exp…

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Selling Gold to Pay Medical Bills: What to Know Before You Go

Selling Gold to Pay Medical Bills: What to Know Before You Go

Selling Gold to Pay Medical Bills: What to Know Before You GoA medical emergency is one of the most common urgent reasons people sell gold in India. Hospital deposits, surgery fees and ongoing treatment costs can require large sums quickly - and gold at home is often the fastest source of liquidity available.This guid…

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Selling Gold Received as a Wedding Gift: Tax Rules & Documentation

Selling Gold Received as a Wedding Gift: Tax Rules & Documentation

Selling Gold Received as a Wedding Gift: Tax Rules & DocumentationIn India, gold gifted at weddings is one of the most significant sources of gold ownership. Families gift sovereigns, jewellery sets, biscuits and coins - and the recipient may hold this gold for years before deciding to sell.The key question when selli…

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Gold Found at Home or in a Safe: How to Prove Ownership & Sell Legally

Gold Found at Home or in a Safe: How to Prove Ownership & Sell Legally

Gold Found at Home or in a Safe: How to Prove Ownership & Sell LegallyYou open an old almira, a family safe or a bank locker and find undocumented gold - inherited from a grandparent, accumulated over decades, or simply forgotten. Can you sell it? Is it legal? Will the income tax department ask questions?Yes - you can…

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Can a Minor Sell Gold? Legal Age, Guardian Rules & What to Bring

Can a Minor Sell Gold? Legal Age, Guardian Rules & What to Bring

Can a Minor Sell Gold? Legal Age, Guardian Rules & What to BringGold is frequently gifted to children in India - at birth, naming ceremonies, religious occasions and school milestones. By adulthood, a child may hold significant gold from family gifts.Can a minor (under 18) sell gold themselves? And if a parent sells o…

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Joint Gold Ownership: Who Needs to Sign When Selling?

Joint Gold Ownership: Who Needs to Sign When Selling?

Joint Gold Ownership: Who Needs to Sign When Selling?Gold in India is frequently owned jointly - by spouses, parents and children, or siblings. When selling jointly held gold, questions arise: does both parties' consent need to be recorded? Who signs the receipt? What if one owner is abroad?The answer depends on how t…

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How to Store Gold at Home Safely: Best Practices & Risks

How to Store Gold at Home Safely: Best Practices & Risks

How to Store Gold at Home Safely: Best Practices & RisksMost Indian families keep gold at home - in jewellery boxes, hidden in cupboards, or in small home safes. While this is common and legal within limits, there are real risks: theft, fire damage, and family disputes.This guide covers the best practices for storing…

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Sell Gold in Belagavi: Live Rate & Trusted Buyers

Sell Gold in Belagavi: Live Rate & Trusted Buyers

Meta TitleSell Gold in Belagavi | Live Gold Rate & Best Buyers TodayMeta DescriptionSell gold in Belagavi with Attica Gold. Live 22K & 24K rates, transparent XRF purity testing, instant cash payment & 200+ branches across Karnataka and South India.Slug/blogs/sell-gold-in-belagavi/Canonicalhttps://www.atticagoldcompany…

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Gold Seized by the Income Tax Department: What Happens & Can You Sell the Rest?

Gold Seized by the Income Tax Department: What Happens & Can You Sell the Rest?

Meta Title | Gold Seized by the Income Tax Department: What Happens & Can | India GuideMeta Description | Gold Seized by the Income Tax Department: What Happens & Can You Sell the Rest? - Everything Indian gold buyers and sellers need to know.Slug | /blogs/gold seized income tax india/Canonical | https://www.atticagol…

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