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Center-Right Owned by HT Media Ltd.How to check gold purity at home: 5 simple tests to identify genuine gold jewellery; check BIS hallmark and HUID
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Many consumers may not know how to distinguish genuine gold from jewellery containing a higher proportion of other metals. While professional laboratory testing remains the most reliable way to establish gold purity, certain simple checks at home can help identify possible irregularities