Gold Sui Dhaga Earring: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

Gold Sui dhaga earrings – named for their needle-and-thread (sui dhaga) fastening mechanism – are among the most widely worn gold earring styles in India. The thin gold wire post that threads through the ear without a conventional hook is the defining feature. Sui dhaga designs range from simple plain hoops to elaborate stone-set dangling designs, making them suitable for daily wear and festive occasions alike.

At resale, the earring fastening style adds no value – only the gold weight and purity determine what you receive.

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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

●      Plain thin daily-wear sui dhaga – 2g–5g, most common

●      Standard hoop or drop design – festive and daily, 4g–8g

●      Broad ornate South India design – 6g–12g

●      Stone-set with polki or meenakari – stones removed at resale

●      Selling one earring (if other is lost) – individual pieces accepted

Resale Value & Worked Example

For a 5g plain 22K sui dhaga pair: 5 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹69,845.

For an 8g stone-set pair with 1.5g of stones: net gold = 6.5g; payout = 6.5 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹90,799. All removed stones returned.

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 are gold sui dhaga earrings worth today?

A plain 5g 22K pair is worth ₹69,845 today. An 8g pair brings ₹1,11,752.

What is a sui dhaga earring?

Sui dhaga means needle-and-thread in Hindi. A sui dhaga earring has a thin gold wire (needle) that threads through the ear piercing hole – no hook or butterfly back. It is the most common earring fastening style in Indian gold jewellery.

Can I sell just one earring?

Yes. Attica Gold buys individual pieces. The payout is half the pair weight × rate.

Do stones get removed?

Yes. All stones are removed before weighing. Stones are returned to you.

Is sui dhaga the same as jhumka?

Sui dhaga refers to the fastening mechanism. A jhumka is a bell-shaped earring – it can use a sui dhaga post. Sui dhaga is the post style; jhumka is the design style.

What documents?

Aadhaar mandatory. Most sui dhaga pairs are below the ₹2,00,000 PAN threshold.

What purity are sui dhaga earrings?

Most are 22K (916). Some modern designs use 18K. XRF at the branch confirms.

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