Gold Bormala Necklace: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

The gold bormala (bor mala) is a traditional necklace made of round gold beads (bor) strung together. It is worn across Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan as a festive and bridal ornament. A bormala typically weighs 15g–50g depending on the bead size and number of strands.

At resale, only gold weight and purity determine cash value.

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At a Glance

Live Rate Today

At today’s IBJA rate of ₹15,250 per gram for 24K, a 22K piece yields ₹13,965 per gram.

Designs & Weight Comparison

Common Types & Use Cases

●      Short single-strand bormala – daily/festive, 12g–25g

●      Standard bormala – gifted ornament, 20g–35g

●      Long multi-strand bridal bormala – 30g–55g

●      Hollow-bead bormala – lighter but same per-gram rate

●      Heirloom bormala – age adds no resale value

Resale Value & Worked Example

For a 25g 22K bormala: 25 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹3,49,225.

For a 42g multi-strand piece: ₹5,86,698. Pieces above ~16g at today’s rates exceed ₹2,00,000 – bring PAN.

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 bormala worth today?

A 25g 22K bormala is worth ₹3,49,225. A 42g piece brings ₹5,86,698.

What is a gold bormala?

Bormala (bor mala) is a necklace of round gold beads (bor), worn in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan as festive and bridal jewellery.

Are hollow gold beads worth less?

No – they are valued at the same per-gram rate. Hollow beads simply weigh less, so the total payout is lower for the same visual size.

Can I sell a single strand from a multi-strand bormala?

Yes. Individual strands are accepted.

What documents?

Aadhaar mandatory. PAN if total exceeds ₹2,00,000.

What purity?

Most bormalas are 22K. XRF confirms.

Is a knotted/tangled bormala worth less?

No. Physical condition does not affect purity.

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