Aurix Journal — 22K Gold Jewellery Guides

When investing in 22-karat gold jewellery in India, hallmark verification is your primary guarantee of purity. Mandated by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), authentic hallmarked jewellery features three laser-engraved hallmarks: 1) The official BIS triangular emblem, 2) The purity benchmark (22K916 signifying 91.6% pure gold alloyed with 8.4% copper/silver for strength), and 3) The unique 6-digit alphanumeric HUID (Hallmarking Unique Identification) number. Every Aurix piece is verified at accredited Assaying and Hallmarking Centres (AHC). By entering your piece's HUID in the official BIS Care app, you can instantly review the hallmarking centre's registration, jeweller's identification, article weight, and assay timestamp.

Choosing between 24K, 22K, and 18K gold depends on your intended use. 24K gold is 99.9% pure, but its natural softness makes it prone to bending and scratching, making it ideal for investment coins and bullion bars rather than wearable daily jewellery. 22K gold (91.6% purity or BIS 916) is the gold standard for traditional Indian bridal necklaces, bangles, and heirloom chains because it retains the rich, warm, deep-yellow luster of pure gold while providing the tensile strength needed for intricate filigree and everyday wear. 18K gold (75.0% purity) is harder and commonly favored for modern diamond-studded and gemstone settings. At Aurix, our master artisans craft with certified 22K gold to deliver optimal value and timeless heirloom brilliance.

Pure 22K gold does not tarnish or oxidize, but everyday wear can accumulate cosmetic oils, perfumes, dust, and soaps that dull its mirror-like finish. To safely clean your gold jewellery at home, submerge pieces in lukewarm water infused with a few drops of mild ph-neutral soap for 10 minutes. Gently brush filigree crevices with an ultra-soft infant toothbrush, rinse thoroughly under running water, and pat dry with a lint-free microfiber polishing cloth. Always store each necklace, bangle, and pair of earrings in separate plush velvet compartments or anti-tarnish suede pouches to avoid surface scratches from metal-on-metal contact.

Purchasing fine jewellery should always be accompanied by complete pricing transparency. In India, certified gold jewellery follows a standardized calculation: (Net Certified Gold Weight × Prevailing 22K Bullion Rate) + Making Charges + 3% GST. Making charges reflect the artisan skill, laser precision, and hours invested by master goldsmiths in shaping raw gold into intricate heirloom designs. At Aurix, we publish transparent making charges upfront without hidden handling fees or inflated gross weight calculations, and every invoice itemizes the exact gold weight, hallmarked purity, benchmark bullion rate, and statutory taxes.