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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore CMG services & locations
Live rates, scientific XRF testing and instant cash across Indore and Ahmedabad.
Live-rate valuation, free XRF testing and payment the same visit.
See exactly how weight, purity and the live rate set your payout.
Non-destructive purity testing with the reading shown on screen.
Karat chart, hallmarks and how purity is confirmed.
Chains, bangles, rings and broken ornaments valued on net weight.
Coins, biscuits and bars at bullion-linked value.
Sell gold at the live MG Road rate with free XRF testing and instant cash.
Nikol branch and free doorstep gold valuation across Ahmedabad.
Release pledged gold from any bank or NBFC and walk away with cash.
Best market rates for silver coins, bars, utensils and ornaments.
Certified diamond valuation by trained gemologists.
XRF testing tells platinum from white gold before valuation.
Free home visit with portable XRF testing and on-the-spot payment.
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