Making Charges
Labor cost for turning raw gold into jewelry. Typically 6–28% of gold value, or ₹400–3,500 per gram. Never refunded at resale.
Making charges cover design, casting, finishing, and jeweler margin. They are a pure cost, you do not get them back when you sell. Fair 2026 ranges: coin 0.5–3%, plain chain 4–8%, designer/bridal 15–28%. Jewelers sometimes hide making charges in 'wastage' or inflated per-gram rates. Always demand an itemized bill.