Gold Locket: Weight, Designs, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

The gold locket is one of the most personal gold pieces in any household – a hinged pendant that opens to hold a photograph, a deity image or a memento. Gold lockets range from a simple plain oval locket to an elaborate deity design with stone setting, and are gifted at birthdays, anniversaries and religious occasions across India.

When it comes to resale, only the gold weight and purity matter – not the photograph inside or the sentimental significance. This guide covers typical weights for gold lockets by design, today’s live IBJA rate and exactly how much cash you receive at an Attica Gold branch.

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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. Check the live widget below before visiting any branch.

Designs & Weight Comparison

Common Types & Use Cases

●      Plain oval locket – simplest design, everyday wear or gifted at birthdays, 3g–7g

●      Photo locket – hinged design with space for photograph, 4g–9g

●      Chain locket – integrated chain and pendant set, 8g–18g total

●      Deity locket – Ganesh, Lakshmi or family deity image, 5g–12g

●      Antique or heirloom locket – age does not affect gold value

Resale Value & Worked Example

The resale formula is: Net Gold Weight (g) × Purity (%) × Today’s 24K IBJA Rate. For a 5g plain 22K locket: 5 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹69,845.

For a stone-set deity locket weighing 9g total with 1.5g of stones: net gold = 7.5g; payout = 7.5 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹1,04,768. All removed stones are returned to you.

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 – Seller Protection

●      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

●      Lump-sum quote without per-gram rate – always ask for the gram rate first

Why Choose Attica Gold Company

Attica Gold Company is ISO 9001:2015 certified with 200+ branches across Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Pondicherry. Every branch uses a BIS-calibrated XRF machine. Payment is instant. Your wait is over.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a gold locket worth today?

A plain 5g 22K locket is worth ₹69,845 today. A 9g locket brings ₹1,25,721.

What is the average weight of a gold locket?

Plain oval lockets average 3g–7g. Photo lockets average 4g–9g. Deity lockets range 5g–12g. Chain locket sets total 8g–18g.

Can I sell a locket without removing the photo?

Yes. The photo is removed at the Attica branch – it has no bearing on the gold value. All non-gold contents are returned to you.

Can I sell the locket but keep the chain?

Yes. Attica Gold buys individual components.

What documents do I need?

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

Is a branded locket worth more at resale?

No. Resale is based purely on gold weight and purity.

Does the hinge of the locket add weight?

Yes – the hinge is part of the locket and is weighed as gold. No deduction is made for hinges or clasps

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