Gold Mangalsutra Chain: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value
The mangalsutra chain is the gold chain component of the mangalsutra – the part that carries the black beads or holds the pendant. When selling a mangalsutra, the chain is often the component with the most gold weight. Many sellers choose to sell just the chain (keeping the pendant separately).
At resale, only the gold content of the chain is paid. Black beads interspersed in the chain are removed and excluded from the weight.
At a Glance
Designs & Weight Comparison
Common Types & Use Cases
Plain yellow-gold mangalsutra chain – 6g–15g, no beads
Black-bead mangalsutra chain – 8g–22g of gold, beads excluded
Thick South Indian mangalsutra chain – 14g–30g
Selling chain only (keeping pendant/vati) – chain weighed separately
Full mangalsutra (chain + pendant) – weighed together
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Resale Value & Worked Example
For a 12g plain 22K mangalsutra chain: 12 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹1,67,628.
For a black-bead chain with 18g of gold: ₹2,51,442. Black beads have no resale value and are removed before weighing. Note: this page covers the chain only – for full mangalsutra guides see long/short mangalsutra pages.
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 mangalsutra chain worth today?
A 12g 22K chain is worth ₹1,67,628. An 18g heavy chain brings ₹2,51,442.
Are black beads in the mangalsutra chain paid?
No. Black beads (mani) are removed before weighing and returned to you. Only the gold chain portion is paid.
Can I sell just the chain and keep the pendant?
Yes. Chain and pendant are weighed separately. You can sell one or both.
What is the difference between a mangalsutra chain and a regular gold chain?
A mangalsutra chain is specifically the chain forming part of a mangalsutra (may carry black beads). At resale, it is valued identically to any other gold chain – by weight and purity.
What documents?
Aadhaar mandatory. PAN required if sale exceeds ₹2,00,000.
What purity are mangalsutra chains?
Most are 22K (916). XRF at the branch confirms.
How long to sell?
15–25 minutes at any Attica Gold branch.
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