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In India, gold is not just an ornament, but it is considered to be the most reliable companion of happiness and sorrow and a safe investment. From festivals to weddings, people buy gold extensively. But do you know that in today’s times, being satisfied with just seeing the ‘Hallmark’ symbol can prove to be your biggest mistake?
In view of the increasing cases of fraud in the market, mere hallmarking is no longer enough. Recorded on every jewelery to identify genuine and certified gold HUID number It is considered most important to investigate. Let us understand in detail what this number is, why it is important and how you can check its accuracy from your mobile sitting at home.
What is HUID number and why is it important?
HUID means Hallmark Unique Identification (Hallmark Unique Identification). The government had made this system mandatory in the entire country from July 1, 2021. At present in India, the rules of hallmarking are fully applicable only on gold and silver jewellery.
According to Prerna Khurana, jewelery expert and director of Khurana Jewelery House, “HUID is a very special 6 digit alphanumeric code (which contains both letters and numbers). It has been started under the BIS hallmarking system to make the buying and selling of gold completely transparent and secure.”
What is the difference between Hallmark and HUID?
The simple hallmark mark just indicates that the gold is pure. But HUID number is in a way the Aadhaar card of that jewellery. From this it becomes clear that in which center the purity of the jewelery has been checked, which jeweler has sold it and what is its status in the government records.
Why is it dangerous to rely only on Hallmark?
According to market experts, the hallmark mark alone is not always enough. Nowadays, gangs putting fake hallmark stamps have also become active in the market. Many unscrupulous jewelers imitate the original looking hallmark mark making it impossible for a common customer to differentiate between genuine and fake jewellery.
This is where the HUID system becomes the biggest security shield for the customers. The HUID code of every piece of jewelery is recorded in the digital database of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It cannot be copied or faked by anyone because a code is allotted to only one piece of jewellery.
3 biggest signs of real gold jewelry
Whenever you buy any gold jewelery at the shop, definitely look at the following three things with a close lens:
| mark of identification | What does it mean? | Why is it necessary? |
| Logo of BIS | The official triangular symbol of the Bureau of Indian Standards. | It indicates that the jewel is certified under government standards. |
| Purity of gold | Numbers like 22K916 or 18K750. | It tells how many carats the jewel is and what percentage of pure gold it contains. |
| 6 digit HUID code | A unique combination of letters and numbers (eg: A1B2C3). | This is the real identity of the jewelry and its complete horoscope. |
How to check HUID number from your mobile in minutes (Step-by-Step Guide)
There is no need to visit any lab or office to know the purity of your purchased gold and its real story. You can do this right from your smartphone:
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step 1: First of all, note down the 6 digit HUID code written minutely on your jewellery.
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Step 2: Government’s official app in your mobile (Android or iPhone) ‘BIS CARE’ Download.
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Step 3: After opening the app, given on its homepage ‘Verify HUID’ Click on the section.
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Step 4: There enter the 6 digit HUID number written on the jewelry and press the search button.
As soon as you search, the complete horoscope will appear on the screen:
As soon as you enter the number, the registered name of that jeweler, purity of gold (carat), name of the hallmarking center, its address and the exact date of testing will clearly appear on your screen. If this information is not visible in the app or the name of the jeweler changes, then understand that you have been cheated.
Useful thing: A large part of your hard-earned money is spent in buying gold jewellery. So instead of rushing to the shop, just spare two minutes, match the HUID number with your mobile and only then make the payment. This small step can save you forever from huge financial losses in future.
