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Key Weight & Purity Standards at a Glance

Essential conversion constants and fineness standards used across Pakistani bullion markets and international trade desks:

1 Tola (Bullion Unit) 11.6638 Grams = 12 Masha = 96 Ratti
24 Karat Pure Gold 99.9% (Gold 999) Bullion bars & coins benchmark
22 Karat Jewelry Gold 91.67% (Gold 916) Pakistani bridal jewelry standard
Gold Nisab (Zakat) 7.5 Tolas (87.48g) Threshold for wealth assessment

Gold Buying Guides

Gold Karat Purity Chart: 24K vs 22K vs 21K vs 18K — Pakistan Buyer's Guide
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Gold Karat Purity Chart: 24K vs 22K vs 21K vs 18K — Pakistan Buyer's Guide

Karat is simply a measure of purity: out of 24 parts, how many are pure gold. 24K is 99.9% pure bullion, 22K is 91.6% pure jewellery gold, 21K is 87.5% for lighter wear, and 18K is 75% for diamond settings. Making charges are lost on resale, and dealers pay solely for assayed pure gold weight at prevailing spot rates.

Updated: 2026-10-22
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Pakistani Bridal Jewellery Sets: Styles, Pieces & How to Budget
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Pakistani Bridal Jewellery Sets: Styles, Pieces & How to Budget

A complete Pakistani bridal jewellery set includes a rani haar, choker, jhumkay, matha patti, nath, and bangles — almost always in 22K gold. The price is calculated, not fixed: total weight × the live 22K rate + making charges. Decide your tola budget first, check the day's rate, and remember making charges never come back at resale.

Updated: 2026-10-22
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Gold Jhumka Designs: Styles Every Bride Should Know
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Gold Jhumka Designs: Styles Every Bride Should Know

A jhumka is a bell-shaped dangling earring, and the best gold jhumka design for you depends on the occasion, the weight you can comfortably wear, and whether you want plain gold value or a stone-set look. For bridal and formal wear, 22K gold is the standard choice in Pakistan because it is durable enough for detailed work while holding its value well at resale. Before you buy, check the 916 hallmark, the weight in tolas, and the making charges in writing — those three details decide what the pair is really worth.

Updated: 2026-10-27
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Kundan vs Polki Jewellery: What's the Difference?
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Kundan vs Polki Jewellery: What's the Difference?

Kundan and polki are not two versions of the same thing: kundan is a setting technique in which stones are held in refined gold foil, while polki is a stone — a natural, uncut diamond. That is why a piece can be both at once, with polki stones set using the kundan technique, and why the two words tell you different things about what you are paying for. In general, kundan gives you the royal look at a more accessible price, while genuine polki costs more because you are also buying real diamond weight, so always ask what the stones are before you compare prices.

Updated: 2026-11-03
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Purity & Karats

Unit Conversions

Pricing & Valuation

What Affects Gold Prices in Pakistan? Key Economic & Local Factors
Pricing & Valuation 6 min read

What Affects Gold Prices in Pakistan? Key Economic & Local Factors

Gold prices in Pakistan fluctuate due to five primary factors: (1) International spot gold prices (USD/oz), (2) Pakistani Rupee depreciation against the US Dollar, (3) Domestic inflation and monetary policy by the State Bank of Pakistan, (4) Geopolitical tensions driving safe-haven demand, and (5) Local wedding season demand.

Updated: 2026-10-22
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Buying & Selling Tips

Regional Bullion Markets in Pakistan

Gold bullion trading in Pakistan spans major commercial trading centers across the country:

Karachi Mithadar / Saddar Lahore Suha Bazaar Islamabad Blue Area / F-6 Rawalpindi Raja Bazaar Peshawar Ander Shehr Multan Chowk Bazar

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