New Delhi: Diwali is a festival of lights. Buying gold in this five-day festival is considered auspicious. Indian belief is that buying gold on this day keeps the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. Dhanteras, two days before Diwali, is considered auspicious to buy gold. Let us tell you that this year Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2024) will be celebrated on 29 October 2024. If you are also thinking of buying gold this Diwali, then you should take special care of some things while buying gold.

Pure Gold

The purity of gold is measured in carats. Although 24 carat gold is considered the purest, gold jewellery is not made from it. Generally, there is an option of 22 and 18 carats for making gold jewellery. While buying gold, you should keep in mind how many carats of gold you are buying. Let us tell you that the price of gold depends on its carat.

Hallmark

One should always buy hallmarked gold. Hallmark ensures that the gold you are buying is pure. If you buy gold without hallmark, it is possible that the goldsmith is selling you fake gold in the name of real gold.

Gold Price

There has been a rise in the prices of gold for some time now. In such a situation, before buying gold, you should know what the price of gold is. If you do not know the price of gold, then it is possible that the goldsmith sells gold to you at a higher price. Apart from this, you must compare the price of the jewellery told by the jeweler with other jewelers in the market.

making charge

Many times goldsmiths charge more money in the name of making charges. However, it completely depends on the jeweler how much making charge he is taking. In such a situation, you should discuss the making charge before buying gold and if needed, bargain to reduce the price.

Make sure you get the bill

After buying any gold, take a proper bill from the jeweler. If a goldsmith is giving a rough bill, do not take it at all. Always take a proper bill so that there is no problem in selling the gold or getting it tested in future.

Online Payment

In today's time, making online payments has become quite easy. In such a situation, you should also make online payment for buying gold so that you too have a record of the transaction.