New Rule for Silver Jewellery: A big news has come out regarding silver jewellery. The government is soon going to implement a new rule of hallmarking on silver jewellery. This rule can start from September 1 and it will be implemented voluntarily at first. This means that jewelers can start putting hallmark on their jewellery. This is the same rule which was first implemented for gold jewellery in 2021. This new rule will benefit the customers a lot, as now they will get the guarantee of pure silver.
Under this rule, a hallmark with a special 6-digit HUID number will be put on silver jewelry. This hallmark will show the purity of silver. Silver jewelry will be divided into 6 grades, such as 900, 800, 835, 925, 970 and 990. These grades will tell how pure the silver in the jewelry is. The Bureau of Indian Standards has made full preparations for this and has given instructions to implement it soon. The old process can be gradually discontinued, so that all jewelers can
What is the benefit to customers?
The biggest advantage of hallmarking is that it increases trust for both customers and shopkeepers. When you buy silver jewellery, you will be assured that it is pure by looking at the hallmark. Many times there are complaints of adulteration in jewellery without hallmark, but now this rule will stop such fraud. Hallmarking will guarantee the purity of jewellery, so that you can shop without any fear. This rule will bring transparency in the jewellery industry. When every jewellery will have a hallmark, a fixed standard will be established.
This will put a check on those selling fake silver and increase the trust of customers. Whether you buy a necklace, ring or any other jewellery, by looking at the this step will prove to be a great support for the customers as trust in shopkeepers will increase. While buying silver jewellery, you will not have to think again and again whether it is pure or not. Hallmarking will not only make your purchase safe but will also bring a new credibility to the jewellery market. This decision of the government is a relief news for those who invest in silver jewellery or like to buy them.
