Gold Sheeshphool: Weight, Today’s Rate & Resale Value

& Resale Value

The gold sheeshphool (sheesh phool) is a traditional head ornament – a flower-shaped (phool) decoration worn on the head/hair (sheesh). It is part of North Indian and Rajasthani bridal head jewellery, often worn with the maang tikka and jhoomar. A sheeshphool typically weighs 8g–25g.

At resale, only gold weight and purity determine cash value.

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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 sheeshphool – head flower ornament, 6g–14g

●      Standard bridal sheeshphool – 10g–20g

●      Large ornate sheeshphool – multi-flower design, 16g–28g

●      Stone-set sheeshphool – kundan/polki, stones removed

●      Heirloom sheeshphool – age adds no resale value

Resale Value & Worked Example

For a 14g plain 22K sheeshphool: 14 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹1,95,566.

For a stone-set 20g piece (17g net gold): ₹2,37,473. All 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 is a gold sheeshphool worth today?

A 14g 22K sheeshphool is worth ₹1,95,566. A 20g piece brings ₹2,79,380.

What is a sheeshphool?

Sheeshphool (sheesh phool) is a flower-shaped head ornament worn on the hair, part of North Indian and Rajasthani bridal head jewellery.

How is sheeshphool different from maang tikka?

Sheeshphool is a flower ornament worn on the head/hair area; maang tikka hangs at the forehead centre parting. Often worn together.

How are stones removed?

At the Attica branch before weighing. All stones returned.

What documents?

Aadhaar mandatory. Most sheeshphools below ₹2L threshold.

What purity?

Most sheeshphools are 22K. XRF confirms.

Is heirloom sheeshphool worth more?

No – age adds no resale value.

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