Gold Buying Guides

Gold buying guides from M N Alankar Palace, Rourkela — purity and hallmarks, making charges, 22K vs 24K, and how to buy jewellery with confidence.

Gold Making Charges Explained (And What You Actually Pay For)
Gold making charges explained: how they're calculated per gram or by percentage, the full price breakdown with GST and HUID, and whether you get them back.
1 August 2026 · 4 min read
How to Check Gold Purity: BIS Hallmark & HUID Explained
How to check gold purity before you buy: the BIS hallmark, 916/750 grades, the HUID code, and how to verify it in the BIS CARE app.
1 August 2026 · 4 min read
22K vs 24K Gold — What's the Difference and Which to Buy?
22K vs 24K gold explained: purity, the 916 and 999 hallmarks, why jewellery is 22K, and which to buy in Rourkela. Plus today's live rates.
1 August 2026 · 4 min read