You take a chain out of your jewellery box. The clasp broke years ago, and you never got around to fixing it. You look up the gold rate, weigh the chain at home, and come up with a figure. Then a buyer gives you a different number. What changed between your kitchen scale and the shop counter?
Usually, the answer is in the details: the purity the buyer measured, the weight they used, and the rate they applied. If you’re wondering how to sell old gold in Kolkata safely, ask for those three figures before you agree to anything. It also helps to know what documents to bring and how you’ll be paid.
Choose a gold buyer you can visit in person
Start with a buyer whose address and contact details you can verify. If you’re visiting Adyama Gold Jewellery, use the branch directory and call ahead to confirm opening hours and what to bring. Find an Adyama branch.
At the counter, ask whether you can see your items being weighed and have the test result explained. If you’re bringing several pieces, ask for a breakdown so you can tell which figure belongs to which item. And if there’s a bangle you’re still unsure about selling, leave it at home. You can have the other pieces assessed first.
Understand what the purity test tells you
A hallmark gives you a starting point
Look for a mark on the inside of a ring or near a chain’s clasp. A mark such as 22K916 denotes 22-carat gold with a fineness of 916 parts per thousand. If the piece has a Hallmark Unique Identification number, or HUID, you can check it using Verify HUID in the BIS Care app.
An older piece may have no visible hallmark. You can still ask for a purity assessment. If you want an independent check, BIS says its recognised Assaying and Hallmarking Centres offer testing for hallmarked and unhallmarked jewellery for a fee.
Ask what the XRF reading means for your offer
Adyama uses X-ray fluorescence, or XRF, to assess gold purity without melting the jewellery during the test. Ask the team to explain the reading, especially if it differs from the stamp on your ornament. If anyone proposes another step that could alter the piece, ask what it involves before agreeing.
Purity and weight are separate figures. A ring with a stone weighs more on the scale than its metal alone. Ask what weight the buyer will use in the quote and how they account for stones, beads or other non-gold parts.
Read the live gold rate before comparing offers
Search for the live gold rate in Kolkata and you may see several figures on the same day. Some are bullion references. Others are indicative retail selling rates. The India Bullion and Jewellers Association publishes separate figures by purity and labels the rate type and unit. Check those details before comparing a published rate with a buyer’s offer.
Here’s a question you can use at the counter: “What’s your buying rate for the purity you measured, and is that per gram or per 10 grams?”
Say you bring in a pair of stone-set earrings. One buyer quotes a higher rate, but the final offer is lower. Ask both buyers what weight they counted and whether they made any adjustments. You’ll have a better basis for deciding once you can see where the offers differ.
Before accepting a quotation, check these five details:
- Assessed purity for each piece or group of pieces.
- Payable weight after accounting for non-gold parts.
- Buying rate, its unit and the time of the quote.
- Any adjustments and how they were calculated.
- Final payout and how long the offer is valid.
If the buyer applies a rate that already reflects the assessed purity, ask them to show how they used it in the calculation. That makes it easier to follow the numbers without counting purity twice in your own estimate.
Know what KYC documents to bring
KYC stands for Know Your Customer. Adyama requires ID proof when you sell gold. Call the branch to confirm which ID it accepts and whether it needs PAN or any other paperwork for your transaction. Keep your original purchase bill handy if you have it.
If the jewellery was inherited or gifted, or you no longer have the bill, explain that when you call. Ask what the branch needs to verify ownership before making the trip. Share documents only through a branch or an official channel you’ve verified, and keep your banking PIN, password and payment OTP private.
Confirm the payment method and keep your receipt
Adyama lists cash and bank transfer as payment options after you accept an offer. Confirm which method is available for your sale and when the funds will reach you. For a transfer, check the credit in your own bank account and keep the transaction reference with the receipt.
Under Section 186 of India’s Income-tax Act, 2025, cash receipts of ₹2 lakh or more are generally restricted. The rule covers amounts received from one person in a day, a single transaction, or transactions with that person relating to one event or occasion. For a sale covered by the rule, arrange an eligible banking payment method. Splitting one sale into smaller cash payments does not remove the restriction.
Before leaving, check that your receipt identifies the buyer and the items sold and records the amount and payment method. If you’ve agreed on a figure at the counter, take a moment to make sure it matches the receipt.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell a broken gold chain or a single earring?
Yes. Adyama assesses old, unwanted and damaged gold jewellery. Bring the piece as it is and ask for a quote based on its assessment.
Will I get the 24K rate I saw online?
Ask for the purchase rate that applies to your jewellery’s assessed purity. A 24K reference rate alone leaves out the purity, payable weight and any adjustments used in your quote.
Can I get a valuation before deciding?
Yes. Adyama offers a free gold valuation. Ask the team to explain the quote, then take the time you need to decide.
What if I’ve lost the purchase bill?
Tell the branch before visiting. Explain how you came to own the piece and ask which identification or ownership documents you should bring.
Get an old gold valuation in Kolkata
If you’re ready to sell that broken chain or those bangles you rarely wear, bring the pieces you’re comfortable parting with. Ask us to walk you through the purity reading, the weight and the buying rate. Once you understand the offer, you can decide whether it works for you.
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