Specific Instructions for Submission of Jewellery for Hallmarking:

1. Before tendering jewellery for hallmarking, from each lot (either manufactured by same Gold smith or of similar design/Technology) a representative sample must be fire assayed (destructive sampling) to confirm the fineness for which is to be hallmarked. A record for the same is essential to ensure that the jewellery being sent for hallmarking meets declared purity.

2. Hollow and studded Jewellery is not normally accepted for hallmarking. Hence it is advised to send jewellery in semi finished condition (before studding) to avoid any damage.

3. Each piece of jewellery must have an identification logo (jeweler's logo) and the year of manufacture (Code Letter as decided by Bureau of Indian Standards e.g. letter 'A' denotes Year 2000 which represents the year of hallmarking, the current code letter 'E' denoting year 2004).

4. Ensure that there is a suitable provision on the piece of jewellery where hallmarks can be put. If this is not the case, provide with soldered strip at suitable place on the jewellery on which hallmarking can be done.

5. When jewellery being sent for hallmarking is manufactured by different artisans, segregation of the articles is to be done in different lots for each artisan. This is to be specified in the Issue Voucher so as to make sampling easier.

6. The jewellery being sent must be properly packed and sealed. It must also accompany with it a detailed list of items, quantity and weight.

7. A sample format of the Packing list to be attached in duplicate with the package can be viewed by clicking on the hyperlink.
   NOTE: It is necessary for the Jewellers to cover all the details mentioned therein.

8. The jewellery sent must be insured for the period, for which it is in transit.

9. Hallmarking Price list can be viewed by clicking on the hyperlink.

   • Price List for Hallmarking (Price-List)

10. Selection of minimum 10% of total jewellery articles for scrapping from various spots on the jewellery is done. Once scrapings meet to the declared purity only then 100% of the lot to which it represents will be hallmarked.

11. In the event the sample fails to meet the declared purity, a Lower Cartage or Reject mark on each piece is put after informing the client. However, the entire rejected lot will be charged as per the attached price list.

According to IS 1417:1999 Clause 6.2
Gold jewellery/artifacts on which markings should not be applied are as under :

• Any Gold jewellery/artifact which has not be assayed by a Bureau of Indian Standards certified Assaying and Hallmarking Centre.
• Any Gold article/ornament which fails to comply with specified fineness/cartage.

• Any Gold article/ornament which is not solid or which is made with a hollow centre and then filled with base metal, cement or any other foreign substance thereby giving the article false weight or strength, unless the weight of Gold is indicated on the article along with the jeweler's/sponsor’s logo.

• Gold articles on which it is physically impossible to stamp the marks.
• CADMIUM (Cd) soldered Gold jewellery.

CHECKLIST

Markings to look for while buying a Hallmarked jewellery.
 

A millesimal number fineness indicative of Gold content

Year of Marking