Gold Beaded Necklace: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value
A gold beaded necklace is made entirely or primarily of solid gold beads strung together – distinct from the black-bead mangalsutra chain (which has non-gold beads). Gold beaded…

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Gold Beaded Necklace: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value
A gold beaded necklace is made entirely or primarily of solid gold beads strung together – distinct from the black-bead mangalsutra chain (which has non-gold beads). Gold beaded necklaces are a traditional South Indian jewellery style, featuring round or faceted solid gold beads often interspersed with gold spacers.
At resale, the entire necklace is paid as gold by weight – all beads are gold, so there are no exclusions.
At a Glance
Light gold bead necklace | 8g – 18g |
|---|---|
Standard beaded necklace | 15g – 30g |
Heavy temple/bridal beaded | 25g – 50g |
All beads gold? | Yes – full weight paid |
22K rate per gram today | ₹13,965 |
20g beaded necklace (22K) today | ₹2,79,380 |
Last Updated | May 2026 |
TODAY'S GOLD RATE
24K
₹14,500/-
₹13,292/-
Per gram
Designs & Weight Comparison
Design | Typical Gold Weight | 22K Value Today | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Light gold bead necklace | 8g – 18g | ₹1,81,597 (13g avg) | Full weight is gold |
Standard beaded necklace | 15g – 30g | ₹3,07,318 (22g avg) | PAN required |
Heavy temple/bridal | 25g – 50g | ₹5,16,853 (37g avg) | PAN required |
Mixed bead necklace (gold + non-gold) | varies | ₹2,09,535 (gold only) | Non-gold beads excluded |
Common Types & Use Cases
Light gold ball bead necklace – simple daily-wear, 8g–18g
Standard South Indian gold bead necklace – 15g–30g
Heavy temple/kasumala-style bead necklace – 25g–50g
Gundla mala (round gold bead necklace) – same rate
Mixed necklace (gold + non-gold beads) – only gold beads paid
Resale Value & Worked Example
For a 20g 22K gold beaded necklace: 20 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹2,79,380.
For a heavy 35g temple bead necklace: ₹4,88,915. Note: if the necklace contains non-gold beads (glass, ceramic, coral), those are removed – only the gold weight is paid.
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 gold beaded necklace worth today?
A 20g 22K beaded necklace is worth ₹2,79,380. A heavy 35g piece brings ₹4,88,915.
Are all beads in a gold beaded necklace paid?
If all beads are gold (solid gold balls), yes – full weight is paid. If the necklace has non-gold beads mixed in, those are excluded.
What is the difference between a gold beaded necklace and a black-bead mangalsutra?
A gold beaded necklace has all-gold beads – fully paid. A black-bead mangalsutra has non-gold black glass/ceramic beads which are excluded from the resale weight.
What documents?
Aadhaar mandatory. PAN required if sale exceeds ₹2,00,000.
What purity are gold beaded necklaces?
Most are 22K. Some traditional pieces may be 20K–21K. XRF confirms.
How are non-gold beads removed?
At the Attica branch before weighing. All non-gold beads returned to you.
How long to sell?
20–30 minutes.
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