Studded ornaments like Kundan necklaces, Polki rings, and ruby, emerald, or zircon bangles feature decorative stones set into precious gold frameworks. When selling such pieces, buyers must subtract the stone weight to determine the payable net gold weight.
The Eye-Estimation Trap at Uncertified Pawnshops
At many local pawnshops, examiners guess stone weights by sight. They routinely overestimate stone mass by 20% to 40%, drastically reducing your payable gold weight. On a 50-gram studded necklace, an exaggerated 10-gram stone deduction can rob you of over ₹60,000 in legitimate value!
Scientific Stone Isolation at VN Gold
At VN Gold, our certified appraisers isolate net gold weight using precision gemological instruments:
- Digital Calipers & Gauge Scanners: Measure the exact diameter, depth, and volume of every exposed gem.
- Specific Gravity Displacement: Calculates true density differentials between gold (approx. 19.3 g/cm³) and synthetic stones (approx. 3.5–4.0 g/cm³).
- Ultrasonic Wax/Dirt Cleaning: Removes non-metallic sealing lac without altering precious metal grams.
Before selling studded jewelry, review our guide on understanding 22K (916) purity standards. Test your piece's estimated value on our transparent gold price calculator or schedule an appointment at our showroom for a certified gemstone-inclusive valuation.
