What is 9k Gold?

9k gold is an alloy containing 37.5% pure gold and 62.5% other metals like copper, silver, or zinc, making it more affordable, durable, and ideal for everyday wear than higher-karat options. It's identified by the hallmark "375" and offers a budget-conscious choice for jewelry, though it has a paler yellow tone, can tarnish over time, and may not be suitable for those with sensitive skin due to the alloy metals.

Why 9K gold?

With the cost of higher-karat gold rising, more consumers, especially younger ones and rural buyers, are turning to 9K gold for its affordability and ease of design. It is an effective alternative for those with limited budgets.

The inclusion of 9K gold under the BIS hallmarking scheme has further enhanced its legitimacy and appeal, encouraging jewellers to offer it. It is also more durable, making it ideal for daily wear rings, casual jewellery.

Since 9K gold is affordable, it becomes less attractive to thieves, making it a prudent investment from a safety point of view.

Approvals

Nine Karat Gold (375 ppt) is now officially under mandatory hallmarking as per BIS Amendment No. 2 All jewellers and hallmarking centres must comply.