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

The gold pathakam is a traditional Kerala temple jewellery necklace – a broad rectangular or shield-shaped gold pendant (pathakam) suspended from a multi-strand gold chain. It is a key piece of traditional Kerala gold jewellery, worn at weddings and classical dance performances (Mohiniyattam, Kathakali). A standard pathakam necklace weighs 20g–45g.

At resale, only the gold weight and purity determine cash value – not the intricate temple motif craftsmanship.

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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 pathakam – festival and dance use, 15g–28g

●      Standard Kerala bridal pathakam – 22g–40g

●      Large stone-set temple pathakam – ruby, coral inlay, gold only paid

●      Heirloom pathakam – age and temple motif add no resale value

●      Selling pathakam pendant and chain separately – individual components accepted

Resale Value & Worked Example

For a 28g plain 22K pathakam: 28 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹3,91,132.

For a stone-set 35g piece (net gold): 35 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹4,88,915. All removed stones returned. Most pathakam sales at today’s rates will 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 pathakam necklace worth today?

A plain 28g 22K pathakam is worth ₹3,91,132 today. A 35g piece brings ₹4,88,915.

What is a gold pathakam?

Pathakam is a traditional Kerala gold pendant necklace with a broad rectangular or shield-shaped gold plate (pathakam) as the centrepiece, often depicting temple deities or lotus motifs. It is part of Kerala’s traditional temple jewellery set.

Is pathakam the same as padakkam?

Yes – pathakam and padakkam are regional variations of the same Kerala pendant necklace. Both refer to the same broad pendant plate design.

Can I sell the pendant and chain separately?

Yes. Attica Gold buys individual components.

What documents?

Aadhaar mandatory. PAN required – most pathakam sales exceed ₹2,00,000.

What purity?

Traditional pathakam is 22K (916). XRF at the branch confirms.

How are stones removed from a stone-set pathakam?

At the Attica branch before weighing. All stones returned.

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