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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 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