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India's gold-buying playbook

Honest, expert-written guides on selling gold, silver and diamonds — from XRF testing to live market rates, gold loan release and doorstep valuations.

How to Sell Gold Jewellery Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide
Selling GuideSep 08, 2026

How to Sell Gold Jewellery Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide

The short answer: know your weight, insist on XRF testing in front of you, and never accept a lump-sum price. Here is the full checklist.

Aarav MehtaRead
Gold Buyer vs Pawn Shop: What's the Difference?
Selling GuideSep 06, 2026

Gold Buyer vs Pawn Shop: What's the Difference?

A pawn shop lends against your gold; a gold buyer purchases it outright. That single difference explains most of the gap in what they pay.

Priya SharmaRead
How Gold Value Is Calculated (With Real Examples)
ValuationSep 04, 2026

How Gold Value Is Calculated (With Real Examples)

Net weight × purity ÷ 24 × the live 24K rate. That is the whole formula — here is what each part means and where value quietly leaks.

Rohan DesaiRead
How to Choose a Reputable Gold Buyer
Trust & SafetySep 02, 2026

How to Choose a Reputable Gold Buyer

Four questions separate a transparent buyer from a confusing one — and all four can be asked before you hand anything over.

Sneha ReddyRead
How to Avoid Gold Buyer Scams: What to Check Before Selling
Trust & SafetyAug 31, 2026

How to Avoid Gold Buyer Scams: What to Check Before Selling

Most losses come from process, not theft: hidden testing, vague deductions and lump-sum pricing. Here is how to protect yourself.

Aarav MehtaRead
Gold Purity Chart: Understanding Karat Values
Gold TestingAug 28, 2026

Gold Purity Chart: Understanding Karat Values

24K, 22K, 18K, 14K — the number is a fraction out of 24. Here is the full chart and what each value means when you buy or sell.

Rohan DesaiRead
10K vs 14K vs 18K Gold: Which Is Right for You?
Gold TestingAug 26, 2026

10K vs 14K vs 18K Gold: Which Is Right for You?

The difference is how much of the metal is actually gold — 41.7%, 58.5% and 75%. That changes colour, durability and resale value.

Priya SharmaRead
Gold Loan vs Selling Gold: Which Makes More Sense?
Gold LoanAug 24, 2026

Gold Loan vs Selling Gold: Which Makes More Sense?

A loan keeps the jewellery and costs interest. A sale ends the obligation and pays more today. The right answer depends on one question.

Rohan DesaiRead
What to Do With Inherited Gold Jewellery
Family WealthAug 21, 2026

What to Do With Inherited Gold Jewellery

Keep, redesign or sell — and how to value inherited gold properly before deciding anything, including what documentation helps.

Sneha ReddyRead
Where to Sell Silver and How to Get the Best Price
SilverAug 19, 2026

Where to Sell Silver and How to Get the Best Price

Silver purity varies far more than gold — from 70% utensils to 99.9% bullion. Testing is what separates a fair price from a guess.

Priya SharmaRead
How Diamond Resale Value Is Determined
DiamondAug 17, 2026

How Diamond Resale Value Is Determined

Cut, colour, clarity, carat — and certification. Here is what actually moves a diamond's resale value, and what does not.

Aarav MehtaRead
How XRF Testing Reveals the True Purity of Your Gold
Gold TestingJun 02, 2026

How XRF Testing Reveals the True Purity of Your Gold

X-Ray Fluorescence testing detects karat and impurities live, without melting or scratching your jewellery. Here's exactly how it works at CMG.

Aarav MehtaRead
Selling Old Jewellery? Here's How to Get the Best Price in 2026
Selling GuideMay 24, 2026

Selling Old Jewellery? Here's How to Get the Best Price in 2026

From hallmark verification to live rate negotiation, here are the 7 checks every Indian seller should make before parting with their gold.

Priya SharmaRead
Release a Pledged Gold Loan & Walk Out with Instant Cash
Gold LoanMay 12, 2026

Release a Pledged Gold Loan & Walk Out with Instant Cash

If your gold is stuck in a bank or NBFC loan, CMG helps you settle the loan and walk out with the surplus cash the same day. Here's the process.

Rohan IyerRead
Cash for Gold Near Me: The Complete Indore Seller's Guide
Indore GuideMay 04, 2026

Cash for Gold Near Me: The Complete Indore Seller's Guide

Where to sell gold in Indore, what rate to expect, and how to spot trustworthy buyers in MG Road, Sarafa Bazaar and beyond.

Ananya VermaRead
Free Doorstep Gold Valuation in Ahmedabad — How It Works
Ahmedabad GuideApr 27, 2026

Free Doorstep Gold Valuation in Ahmedabad — How It Works

From Nikol to Bopal, CMG sends a trained valuer with portable XRF equipment to your home. Here's what to expect during the visit.

Kavya PatelRead
Selling Silver in India: 2026 Rate, Purity & Payout Guide
Silver BuyingApr 18, 2026

Selling Silver in India: 2026 Rate, Purity & Payout Guide

With silver crossing ₹2,48,000 per kg, here's how to test, weigh and price your silver coins, bars and ornaments correctly.

Vikram SinghRead
Live Gold Rate in India: Why It Moves and How to Read It
Market InsightApr 10, 2026

Live Gold Rate in India: Why It Moves and How to Read It

The 24K gold rate changes every few minutes. Here's what actually moves it — and how CMG's live ticker keeps you on the right side of every deal.

Ishaan KapoorRead
Diamond Valuation in India: What Determines Your Payout
Diamond BuyingApr 02, 2026

Diamond Valuation in India: What Determines Your Payout

The 4Cs — cut, colour, clarity, carat — and how certified gemologists at CMG evaluate your diamond jewellery in real time.

Meera KrishnanRead
Hallmarked vs Non-Hallmarked Gold: What Changes at Sale Time
Seller EducationMar 24, 2026

Hallmarked vs Non-Hallmarked Gold: What Changes at Sale Time

Old non-hallmarked jewellery isn't worthless — it just needs careful testing. Here's how CMG values both, and what the rate difference actually is.

Rajat MalhotraRead
Wedding Gold Resale: When and How to Liquidate Family Jewellery
Family WealthMar 15, 2026

Wedding Gold Resale: When and How to Liquidate Family Jewellery

Heirloom jewellery carries memory and value. Here's how to think about resale without guilt — and how to do it right when you decide.

Sneha ReddyRead