What does 916 mean on gold jewellery?

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24K vs 22K vs 18K Gold: Understanding Gold Purity & Which to Buy

Avoid jeweller scams by learning the exact math behind Karat fineness (999 vs 916 vs 750), durability for daily wear, and 6-digit BIS HUID verification.

24 Karat (999 Fineness)

99.9% Pure

Softest gold. Ideal for investment coins & minted bullion bars.

22 Karat (916 Fineness)

91.6% Pure

Standard Indian bridal jewellery. 8.4% alloyed copper/zinc for strength.

18 Karat (750 Fineness)

75.0% Pure

Hardest alloy. Best for diamond-studded, gemstone & daily wear jewellery.

Market Intelligence Hub 8 Minutes Guide

24K vs 22K vs 18K Gold: Understanding Gold Purity & Which to Buy

Learn the exact difference in karat fineness, daily wear durability, and 6-digit BIS HUID hallmarking rules.

Essential Market Insights

124K is 99.9% pure (soft, best for coins and bullion bars).

222K is 91.6% pure (traditional standard for Indian bridal jewellery).

318K is 75.0% pure (ideal for diamond-studded & daily wear jewellery).

Pricing & Formula Calculation Rule

Purity Percentage = (Karat / 24) × 100

Frequently Asked Questions

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916 signifies 91.6% pure gold, which corresponds to 22 Karat purity under BIS hallmarking.

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Back to Live Gold DashboardBuying Gold24K vs 22K vs 18K Purity Guide

BIS Hallmarking Standard 8 Minutes Read

24K vs 22K vs 18K Gold: Understanding Gold Purity & Which to Buy

Avoid jeweller scams by learning the exact math behind Karat fineness (999 vs 916 vs 750), durability for daily wear, and 6-digit BIS HUID verification.

24 Karat (999 Fineness)

99.9% Pure

Softest gold. Ideal for investment coins & minted bullion bars.

22 Karat (916 Fineness)

91.6% Pure

Standard Indian bridal jewellery. 8.4% alloyed copper/zinc for strength.

18 Karat (750 Fineness)

75.0% Pure

Hardest alloy. Best for diamond-studded, gemstone & daily wear jewellery.

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