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Hallmarking standards outlined herein are based on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Act, 2016. Verify all legal claims and BIS license numbers with legal counsel.
Hallmark & Authenticity Guarantee
Last Updated: September 2026 | Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Assayed & Certified
1. Our Purity Commitment
At Ambika Jewels, purity is our sacred covenant. Founded in Jammu, we craft solid gold, authentic Dogra heritage jewelry, natural diamonds, and 925 sterling silver jewelry that strictly adhere to Indian statutory quality benchmarks.
2. Mandatory 3 Marks of BIS Hallmarked Gold
In compliance with Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution orders, every piece of gold jewelry sold by Ambika Jewels bears the official 3 mandatory laser inscriptions:
BIS Triangle Logo
Official crest of the Bureau of Indian Standards certifying government compliance.
Purity & Karat Grade
Exact fineness: 22K916 (91.6% pure), 18K750 (75.0% pure), or 14K585 (58.5% pure).
6-Character Alphanumeric HUID
A unique serialized laser inscription giving individual traceability to every single ornament.
3. How to Verify Your Jewelry on the BIS Care App
Every customer can independently verify the authenticity of their purchase using the official Government of India app:
- Download the official "BIS Care" mobile application from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
- Open the app and select "Verify HUID" on the home dashboard.
- Type the 6-character alphanumeric code laser-inscribed on your jewelry and printed on your official tax invoice.
- The app will display the Jeweller Registration Number, Assaying & Hallmarking Centre (AHC), Date of Hallmarking, and certified Karat Purity.
4. Natural Diamond Certification & Zero Synthetics
We maintain strict zero-tolerance policies regarding undisclosed lab-grown or synthetic diamonds. Every diamond piece is crafted exclusively with 100% natural earth-mined diamonds:
- Individual diamond certificates issued by recognized independent gemological laboratories (SGL / IGI / GIA).
- Certificate specifies the 4Cs: Color Grade (e.g. F-G / H-I), Clarity (e.g. VVS-VS), Cut Grade, and Total Carat Weight (tcw).
5. 925 Sterling Silver Standards
All silver ornaments, payals, temple coins, and jewelry crafted by Ambika Jewels contain a minimum of 92.5% pure silver, alloyed with fine copper for optimal structural integrity. Each piece is stamped with the standardized 925 purity mark.