Gold Filigree Jewellery: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

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Gold Filigree Jewellery: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

Filigree jewellery (called tarkashi in Hindi, or koftgari in some regions) is a delicate jewellery technique where thin gold wire is twisted and curled into intricate lacy patterns. Famous filigree-making centres in India include Karimnagar (Telangana), Cuttack (Odisha) and parts of Rajasthan.

At resale, filigree craftsmanship adds no premium. Only the gold weight and purity determine cash value. Because filigree uses very fine wire, pieces are typically lighter than solid gold jewellery of the same visual size.

At a Glance

TODAY'S GOLD RATE

24K

₹14,500/-

₹13,292/-

Per gram

Designs & Weight Comparison

Common Types & Use Cases

Karimnagar filigree earrings — 2g–8g, intricate wire lace design

Cuttack filigree pendant — 3g–10g, famous Odisha style

Filigree necklace (collar style) — 8g–25g

Rajasthani filigree bracelet — 6g–18g

Heirloom filigree jewellery — heritage craftsmanship adds no resale premium

Resale Value & Worked Example

For a 10g 22K filigree necklace: 10 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹1,39,690.

For a 20g piece: ₹2,79,380. Important note: filigree uses very fine gold wire, which is accurately weighed on precision scales. The intricate craftsmanship is paid at the same per-gram rate as plain gold — not more, not less.

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 gold filigree jewellery worth today?

A 10g 22K filigree piece is worth ₹1,39,690. A 20g piece brings ₹2,79,380.

Does the intricate filigree craftsmanship add resale value?

No. Gold buyers pay only for the weight of gold wire and the purity. Filigree, tarkashi and koftgari craftsmanship add no premium at resale, regardless of their artistic value.

Is filigree jewellery lighter than solid gold?

Yes. Filigree uses thin twisted wire, so pieces look larger than their weight suggests. A 10g filigree necklace may appear as large as a 20g solid necklace.

Are stones embedded in filigree paid?

No. Stones are removed before weighing and returned to you.

What documents?

Aadhaar mandatory. Most filigree pieces are below ₹2L PAN threshold.

What purity is filigree gold?

Most is 22K. Karimnagar filigree is typically 22K. XRF at the branch confirms.

How is very fine filigree wire weighed accurately?

On precision digital scales accurate to 0.01g. Even light filigree pieces are weighed precisely.

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