Thewa jewellery is a traditional art form from Pratapgarh, Rajasthan, in which intricately worked sheet gold (23K) is fused onto coloured molten glass. The result is a striking gold-on-glass design used in pendants, earrings and bangles. Because thewa combines gold with glass, resale valuation requires separating the two.
At resale, only the gold content is paid – the glass has no resale value.
At a Glance
| Small thewa pendant | 2g – 5g gold |
| Thewa earrings (pair) | 3g – 8g gold |
| Large thewa pendant | 5g – 12g gold |
| Glass component | 0 – not gold |
| 23K thewa gold purity | High (often 23K sheet) |
| 5g thewa gold (22K equiv) today | ₹69,845 |
| Last Updated | May 2026 |
Live Rate Today
At today’s IBJA rate of ₹15,250 per gram for 24K, a 22K piece yields ₹13,965 per gram.
| 🔧 LIVE RATE WIDGET PLACEHOLDER [Embed live 22K/24K/18K/14K per-gram rate widget – auto-updates from IBJA feed] Indicative rate. Final price depends on actual purity test at branch. |
Designs & Weight Comparison
| Item | Typical Gold Content | 22K Value Today | Notes |
| Small thewa pendant | 2g – 5g | ₹48,892 (3.5g avg) | Glass removed/excluded |
| Thewa earrings (pair) | 3g – 8g | ₹76,830 (5.5g avg) | Gold content only paid |
| Large thewa pendant | 5g – 12g | ₹1,11,752 (8g avg) | Gold content only paid |
Common Types & Use Cases
● Small thewa pendant – gold-on-glass art, 2g–5g gold
● Thewa earrings – pair, 3g–8g gold
● Large ornate thewa pendant – 5g–12g gold
● Thewa set with chain – chain weighed as gold separately
● The glass base is not gold – excluded from payment
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Resale Value & Worked Example
Thewa’s gold sheet is carefully assessed and the glass excluded. For 5g of thewa gold: 5 × 0.916 × ₹15,250 = ₹69,845 (valued at tested purity).
Because thewa uses very high-purity sheet gold (often 23K), the per-gram rate may be slightly higher than 22K. XRF testing at the branch determines exact purity and payment.
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 thewa jewellery worth at resale?
Resale depends on the gold content only. A pendant with 5g of thewa gold is worth around ₹69,845 (adjusted for actual purity). The glass has no value.
What is thewa jewellery?
Thewa is a Rajasthani art form from Pratapgarh where 23K sheet gold is fused onto coloured glass to create intricate designs.
Is the glass in thewa worth anything?
No. Only the gold content is paid at resale. The glass base is excluded.
What purity is thewa gold?
Thewa traditionally uses very high-purity sheet gold, often 23K. XRF at the branch confirms exact purity.
Can I sell thewa without separating the glass?
Attica Gold assesses the gold content; the glass is excluded from valuation. Bring the piece as-is.
What documents?
Aadhaar mandatory. Most thewa pieces below ₹2L PAN threshold.
Is antique thewa worth more?
At resale, only gold content matters – antique/artistic value is not paid by a gold buyer.
