What is 1-gm jewellery?

This is more of a FAQ type post on 1-gm jewellery.

What is 1-gm jewellery?

An inexpensive way to indulge in your passion for gold. Here an inexpensive metal like brass or copper is plated with a thin film of gold. So the resulting ornament gives the impression that you are wearing a gold ornament, by spending far less than a real gold ornament. It is also popularly known as imitation jewellery.

Does it actually use 1-gm of gold?

The plating is very thin film of gold. And depending on whether its an earring or a necklace it could use anywhere from 0.5 gms to 3 gms of gold.

Does it have a resale value or Can I use it for investment?

You need to find out from the vendor what its resale value is. Unlike real gold ornaments which can be melted and recast into other forms of jewellery. Not much can be salvaged out of a gold plated jewellery when melted. So it cannot be really thought of as an investment.

Is the 1-gm jewellery hallmarked?

Hallmarking is an indication of the purity of a gold ornament. Since the base metal of 1 gm jewellery is either brass or copper hallmarking is not applicable to it. Its an easy way to identify the vendor's credentials.

DIsclaimer: Kathana Jewellers does not stock or deal in 1-gm jewellery.