{"id":18022,"date":"2025-10-06T23:42:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/buying-gold-heres-how-to-spot-if-your-jewellery-is-real-or-fake\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T23:42:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T23:42:01","slug":"buying-gold-heres-how-to-spot-if-your-jewellery-is-real-or-fake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/10\/06\/buying-gold-heres-how-to-spot-if-your-jewellery-is-real-or-fake\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Gold? Here\u2019s How To Spot If Your Jewellery Is Real Or Fake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-1\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/image-2025-10-b834035fdf088c521fa002f9955286e0.jpg\" alt=\"Generated image\" title=\"Generated image\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Festivals are here, and gold shopping is in full swing. But is your jewellery really pure? Here\u2019s an easy way to check from your phone. (Representative image\/AI-generated)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-2\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/BIS-Care-App-2025-10-175906f4d33cfc553eecfcec341b0531.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Step 1- Download the App: Get the BIS CARE app from Google Play or Apple App Store. Make sure the developer is Bureau of Indian Standards.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-3\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Not-Everything-That-Glitters-is-Gold-Before-you-buy-gold-make-sure-its-authentic-certified-2025-10-2de11b44520935d93b62a1c58dcb82a5.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Step 2- Check Hallmark: Look for the BIS logo, carat value (22K\/18K), and a 6-digit HUID number on the jewellery.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-4\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Not-Everything-That-Glitters-is-Gold-Before-you-buy-gold-make-sure-its-authentic-certified-1-2025-10-416e313f27287ec4d20ea2ed9121c9f6.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Step 3- Verify HUID: Open the app and tap \u201cVerify HUID\u201d. Enter the jewellery\u2019s HUID number and press Search.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-5\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Not-Everything-That-Glitters-is-Gold-Before-you-buy-gold-make-sure-its-authentic-certified-2-2025-10-d36aaeaddae2ecfdc53c17912f34602d.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Step-4 Check Details: The app will show purity, hallmarking date &amp; location. If it matches the seller\u2019s info, your gold is genuine.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<div id=\"gallery-photo-6\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 phtwrp\">\n<figure class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Not-Everything-That-Glitters-is-Gold-Before-you-buy-gold-make-sure-its-authentic-certified-3-2025-10-7481a45f44e04e1c1c027b34f908c557.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"jsx-6a1e32423ad68b39 lazyload\"\/><\/figure>\n<p> Step 5-Match Bill &amp; Report Issues: Ensure the HUID number is also on the bill. If there\u2019s a mismatch, file a complaint through the BIS CARE app. (All images: Instagram\/Bureau of Indian Standards)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:0\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/news18.co\/gnps-en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> to add News18 as your preferred news source on Google. 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Here\u2019s an easy way to check from your phone. (Representative image\/AI-generated) Step 1- Download the App: Get the BIS CARE app from Google Play or Apple App Store. Make sure the developer is Bureau of Indian Standards. 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