{"id":24632,"date":"2026-01-26T11:17:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T11:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=24632"},"modified":"2026-01-22T10:02:19","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T10:02:19","slug":"how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Check the Purity of 20-Carat Gold: Easy Methods &amp; Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whenever we go to buy gold, our attention is mostly focused on its shine, design, and price. But the real question is is the gold truly pure?&nbsp; People, in particular, lack accurate information about 20-karat gold. Some mistake it for 22K, while others think it&#8217;s 24K. This blog has been written to clear up this confusion, so you can understand the purity of 20-karat gold, how to identify hallmarks, and what to keep in mind when buying it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#Easy_Methods_to_Check_20-Carat_Gold_Purity_at_Home\" title=\"Easy Methods to Check 20-Carat Gold Purity at Home\">Easy Methods to Check 20-Carat Gold Purity at Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#Professional_Methods_for_Accurate_Purity_Testing\" title=\"Professional Methods for Accurate Purity Testing\">Professional Methods for Accurate Purity Testing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#The_difference_between_18K_20K_22K_and_24K\" title=\"The difference between 18K, 20K, 22K and 24K.\">The difference between 18K, 20K, 22K and 24K.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#What_is_a_20_Carat_Gold_Hallmark\" title=\"What is a 20 Carat Gold Hallmark?\">What is a 20 Carat Gold Hallmark?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#How_to_identify_the_20-karat_gold_hallmark_sign\" title=\"How to identify the 20-karat gold hallmark sign?\">How to identify the 20-karat gold hallmark sign?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#Smarter_Gold_Investment_Options\" title=\"Smarter Gold Investment Options\">Smarter Gold Investment Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#List_of_Top_5_Gold_Mutual_Funds_available_to_invest\" title=\"List of Top 5 Gold Mutual Funds available to invest&nbsp;\">List of Top 5 Gold Mutual Funds available to invest&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#Common_Mistakes_Buyers_Make\" title=\"Common Mistakes Buyers Make\">Common Mistakes Buyers Make<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-check-purity-of-20-carat-gold\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-20-carat-gold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_20-Carat_gold\"><\/span>What is 20-Carat gold?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>20-karat gold means that the gold is not entirely pure. It contains approximately 83.33% pure gold, while the remaining portion consists of other metals. These metals are added to make the jewelry more durable and less prone to damage. In simple terms, 100 grams of 20-karat gold contains approximately 83 grams of pure gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-easy-methods-to-check-20-carat-gold-purity-at-home\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Easy_Methods_to_Check_20-Carat_Gold_Purity_at_Home\"><\/span>Easy Methods to Check 20-Carat Gold Purity at Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-magnet-test\">1. Magnet Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Real gold does not stick to a magnet. If your jewelry is attracted to a magnet, it may be impure.Some fake metals also do not stick to magnets, so this test is not entirely conclusive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-water-test-float-test\">2. Water Test (Float Test)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold is heavy, so it sinks immediately when placed in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How to do it?: Take a bowl of water and drop the jewelry in. If it floats, you should be suspicious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-vinegar-test\">3. Vinegar Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Put a little vinegar on the gold. If the color changes, it is not pure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wash the jewelry with clean water afterward. This is not a reliable purity test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-skin-reaction-test\">4. Skin Reaction Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people say that wearing fake gold causes skin discoloration, but this method is not reliable. Skin reactions can also be caused by sweat and other chemicals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-professional-methods-for-accurate-purity-testing\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_Methods_for_Accurate_Purity_Testing\"><\/span>Professional Methods for Accurate Purity Testing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-xrf-machine-test\">1. XRF Machine Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the most reliable and non-destructive method available today. Jewelers can check the complete composition of gold in just a few seconds using this machine. Since it doesn&#8217;t require cutting or damaging the jewelry, it is considered the safest method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-acid-test\">2. Acid Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In this method, a special acid is applied to the gold, and its reaction is used to determine the purity. If done incorrectly, the jewelry can be damaged, so always have this test performed by an expert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Testing at a BIS Assaying Center: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want 100% guaranteed results, get your jewelry tested at a nearby BIS-accredited laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/gold-investment\/\">Gold Investment: How to Invest in Gold in India?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-difference-between-18k-20k-22k-and-24k\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_difference_between_18K_20K_22K_and_24K\"><\/span>The difference between 18K, 20K, 22K and 24K.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Carat<\/th><th>Accuracy (%)<\/th><th>Use<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>18K<\/td><td>75%<\/td><td>Fashion Jewelry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20K<\/td><td>83.33%<\/td><td>Limited Jewelery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>22K<\/td><td>91.67%<\/td><td>Indian jewelry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>24K<\/td><td>99.9%<\/td><td>Investments, coins<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-20-carat-gold-hallmark\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_20_Carat_Gold_Hallmark\"><\/span>What is a 20 Carat Gold Hallmark?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A hallmark is an official mark that proves the purity of gold has been tested according to government standards. A 20-carat gold hallmark means that the purity of the jewelry has been tested in a laboratory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-role-of-bis\">Role of BIS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In India, the responsibility for hallmarking lies with the BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards). Gold is tested in BIS-accredited laboratories to ensure that customers receive the correct quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-why-is-hallmarking-now-mandatory-nbsp\">Why is Hallmarking Now Mandatory ?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has made hallmarking mandatory to protect customers from fraud. This ensures that the gold you are buying is of the correct purity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-difference-between-hallmark-and-purity-certificate\">Difference Between Hallmark and Purity Certificate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hallmark: An official mark stamped on the gold.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purity Certificate: A document provided by the shop.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A hallmark is more reliable because it is based on government standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-identify-the-20-karat-gold-hallmark-sign\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_identify_the_20-karat_gold_hallmark_sign\"><\/span>How to identify the 20-karat gold hallmark sign?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>First, look for the BIS mark: <\/strong>Hold the jewelry in your hand and examine it carefully. There should be a small BIS logo on it. This indicates that the gold has been tested in a government-approved laboratory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Always check the purity number: <\/strong>20-karat gold is usually marked with 20K or 833. This is its true identifier. If this number is missing, you should be suspicious.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Look for the testing lab&#8217;s mark: <\/strong>Every hallmarked piece of jewelry has the mark of the center where it was tested. It&#8217;s small, but very important.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>There should also be a jeweler&#8217;s code: <\/strong>The shop from which you are buying the gold will also have a unique code in the hallmark. This identifies the seller of the jewelry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The markings should be clearly visible: <\/strong>If the markings are blurry, worn, or difficult to read, be cautious.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-smarter-gold-investment-options\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smarter_Gold_Investment_Options\"><\/span>Smarter Gold Investment Options<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-investing-in-gold-mutual-funds\">Investing in Gold Mutual Funds<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold mutual funds are funds that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/how-to-invest-in-gold-etf\/\">invest in gold ETFs<\/a> or companies related to gold. You don&#8217;t need to buy physical gold with this option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can start investing with a small amount<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No worries about storage or theft<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional fund managers manage the money<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Returns depend on market performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expense ratio is applicable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-list-of-top-5-gold-mutual-funds-available-to-invest-nbsp\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"List_of_Top_5_Gold_Mutual_Funds_available_to_invest\"><\/span>List of Top 5 Gold Mutual Funds available to invest&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Mutual Fund<\/th><th>NAV ( in INR )<\/th><th>AUM ( in INR Cr.)<\/th><th>Expense Ratio<\/th><th>1-year Return<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SBI Gold Fund<\/td><td>43.68<\/td><td>10,770<\/td><td>0.23%<\/td><td>79.13%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>HDFC Gold ETF FoF<\/td><td>44.66<\/td><td>8,500<\/td><td>0.18%<\/td><td>79.23%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ICICI Prudential Regular Gold Savings Fund (FOF)<\/td><td>45.65<\/td><td>4,480<\/td><td>0.09%<\/td><td>79.10%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nippon India Gold Savings Fund<\/td><td>56.92<\/td><td>5,300<\/td><td>0.13%<\/td><td>78.42%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Kotak Gold Fund<\/td><td>57.37<\/td><td>5,210<\/td><td>0.16%<\/td><td>78.19%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(As on 15 January, 2026)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-investing-in-gold-etfs\">Investing in Gold ETFs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold ETFs are traded on the stock exchange, just like shares. Their price is based on the<strong> <\/strong>price of gold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liquidity Advantage You can buy or sell it whenever you want, meaning you can access your money quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-taxation\">Taxation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short-term tax if sold before 1 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term capital gains tax after 1 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-physical-gold-vs-etf\">Physical Gold vs. ETF<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No making charges in ETFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No concerns about purity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safe and transparent investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">ETFs<\/th><th>NAV ( in INR )<\/th><th>AUM ( in INR Cr.)<\/th><th>Expense Ratio<\/th><th>1-year Return<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/calculators\/etf-return-calculator\/goldbees\">Nippon India ETF Gold BeES<\/a><\/td><td>118.01<\/td><td>39,900<\/td><td>0.8%<\/td><td>73.54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/calculators\/etf-return-calculator\/goldietf\">ICICI Prudential Gold ETF<\/a><\/td><td>122.28<\/td><td>17,750<\/td><td>0.5%<\/td><td>74.44%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/calculators\/etf-return-calculator\/setfgold\">SBI Gold ETF<\/a><\/td><td>122.01<\/td><td>17,400<\/td><td>0.7%<\/td><td>74.05%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/calculators\/etf-return-calculator\/hdfcgold\">HDFC Gold ETF<\/a><\/td><td>122.19<\/td><td>18,500<\/td><td>0.59%<\/td><td>78.93%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/calculators\/etf-return-calculator\/gold1\">Kotak Gold ETF<\/a><\/td><td>118.51<\/td><td>12,150<\/td><td>0.55%<\/td><td>78.21%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(As on 15 January, 2026)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For investors who prefer a simple and cost-efficient way to invest, platforms like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/\">Pocketful<\/a> allow you to invest in Gold ETFs with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/open-demat-account\">free account opening<\/a> and zero brokerage on delivery trades, making long-term gold investing more convenient and transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/what-is-gold-etf\/\">What is Gold ETF? Meaning &amp; How to Invest Guide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-buyers-make\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Buyers_Make\"><\/span>Common Mistakes Buyers Make<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Confusion between 20K and 22K: <\/strong>Many people confuse 20-karat and 22-karat gold, even though they have different levels of purity. This mistake can affect the price and resale value.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ignoring the Hallmark: <\/strong>Some buyers simply trust the jeweler&#8217;s word and don&#8217;t check the hallmark. Buying gold without a hallmark can be risky.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Not checking the purity on the bill: <\/strong>Often, people receive a bill but don&#8217;t carefully read the karat details mentioned on it. This small mistake can lead to big problems later.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Buying based solely on design: <\/strong>It&#8217;s common to be swayed by a beautiful design and forget to check the purity and weight, which is not the right approach.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Relying on verbal promises: <\/strong>Avoid trusting statements like, &#8220;This is absolutely pure.&#8221; Always look for written proof and the hallmark.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Checking the purity of 20-karat gold isn&#8217;t difficult; you just need to know the right method. Recognizing hallmarks, performing basic tests at home, and getting a professional assessment when needed these three things can protect you from making a bad purchase. If you take a few precautions yourself, you won&#8217;t have to blindly trust the jeweler&#8217;s word. Making an informed choice is true wisdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is 20-carat gold considered pure gold?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">No. 20-carat gold contains 83.33% pure gold, with the remaining portion made of other metals like copper or silver. It is purer than 18K but less pure than 22K or 24K.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is 20K gold hallmarked in India?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes. Under BIS rules, 20-carat gold can be hallmarked, provided it is tested at a BIS-accredited assaying center and carries all required marks such as BIS logo, purity mark (20K or 833), jeweler code, and lab mark.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Is 20-carat gold good for investment purposes?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Not really. For investment, 24K gold (coins, bars, ETFs) is preferred due to higher purity and better resale value. 20K gold is more suitable for limited jewelry use rather than long-term investment.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How can I differentiate 20K gold from 22K gold easily?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Check the purity mark on the jewelry.20K gold is marked 20K or 833 22K gold is marked 22K or 916Never rely on appearance alone, as both can look similar.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">Does 20-carat gold have good resale value?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">Yes, but it is lower than 22K and 24K gold. During resale, the value is calculated based on the actual gold content (83.33%) and prevailing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\">gold rates<\/a>, after deducting making charges if applicable.<\/p><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th>Gold Rate in Top Cities of India<\/th><th>Silver Rate in Top Cities of India<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/ahmedabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Ahmedabad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/ayodhya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Ayodhya<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/ayodhya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Ayodhya<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/bangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Bangalore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/bhubaneswar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/bhubaneswar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Bhubaneswar<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/chandigarh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Chandigarh<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Chennai<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/chennai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Chennai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Coimbatore<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/coimbatore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Coimbatore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Delhi<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/delhi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Delhi<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/hyderabad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Hyderabad<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Jaipur<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/jaipur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Jaipur<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Kerala<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/kerala\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Kerala<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/kolkata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/kolkata\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Kolkata<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/lucknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Lucknow<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/lucknow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Lucknow<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Madurai<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/madurai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Madurai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mangalore<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mangalore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mangalore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mumbai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mumbai<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Mysore<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/mysore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Mysore<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/nagpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Nagpur<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/nagpur\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Nagpur<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/nashik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Nashik<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/nashik\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Nashik<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/patna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Patna<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/patna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Patna<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Pune<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/pune\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Pune<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/rajkot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Rajkot<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/rajkot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Rajkot<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Salem<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/salem\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Salem<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/surat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Surat<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/surat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Surat<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/trichy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Trichy<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/trichy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Trichy<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/vadodara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Vadodara<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/vadodara\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Vadodara<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/vijayawada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Vijayawada<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/vijayawada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Vijayawada<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/gold-rates\/visakhapatnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gold rate in Visakhapatnam<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/silver-rates\/visakhapatnam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Silver rate in Visakhapatnam<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whenever we go to buy gold, our attention is mostly focused on its shine, design, 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