BIS Hallmark & Certification
Sowdambiga Jewellers is registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards to sell hallmarked gold jewellery and artefacts. Hallmarking provides independent assurance of the precious-metal purity declared on an article.
BIS Registration Details
- Registered Jeweller
- Sowdambiga Jewellers
- Certificate Number
- HM/C-6605165
- Registered Address
- 419, Trichy Main Road, Salem, Tamil Nadu 636006
- Issuing Office
- BIS Coimbatore Branch Office
- Covered Article
- Gold Jewellery and Artefacts
- Certificate Effective From
- 12 September 2006
The original certificate references IS 1417:1999. BIS subsequently revised this specification to IS 1417:2016, Gold and Gold Alloys, Jewellery/Artefacts - Fineness and Marking, as amended from time to time.
Buy hallmarked jewellery with confidence
What BIS Hallmarking Means
BIS defines hallmarking as the accurate determination and official recording of the proportionate precious-metal content in an article. It is intended to protect customers against adulteration and support declared standards of fineness.
Three Marks To Check
Look for the BIS Standard Mark, the purity expressed in carat and fineness - for example 22K916 - and the unique six-character alphanumeric HUID on each applicable hallmarked article.
Verify The HUID
Use the Verify HUID feature in the official BIS Care app to check the details associated with the HUID before purchase. For pairs and detachable parts, check the hallmark details on each applicable article or part.
What your invoice should show
A compliant invoice for hallmarked precious-metal jewellery should identify each article and state its net precious-metal weight, purity in carat and fineness, and applicable hallmarking charges. Keep the invoice for verification and customer support.
Learn more from the official BIS Hallmarking Overview, read the BIS Hallmarking FAQs, or contact our showroom for help locating the hallmark and HUID on your jewellery.