Akshaya Tritiya 2026: There is a tradition of buying gold, silver or any metal on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Especially buying gold on this day is considered very auspicious. In such a situation, a large crowd of customers is seen at the showroom on this day. People buy gold coins or jewellery, although this is also a big challenge. The biggest challenge while purchasing gold is to correctly identify the purity of gold. Do you understand the difference between 22 karat and 24 karat gold? If not, then we tell you how gold can be tested.

22k vs 24k gold
While buying gold, you must have noticed that in the showroom you are asked whether 22k or 24k gold should be shown. Everyone gets confused at first in response to this question, but you do not need to be confused. Before buying gold, know that 24k gold is 99.9% pure, but because it is very soft, it is not very suitable for making jewellery. Whereas 22K gold is 91.6% pure gold and other metals are mixed in it, due to which it becomes stronger and is considered good for jewellery.

Keep these things in mind while buying gold
Some important things have to be kept in mind while purchasing gold, such as:

• Before buying gold, definitely check the hallmark. In India, BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) guarantees the purity of hallmarked gold.
• 916 is usually written on 22k gold and 999 is written on 24k gold.
• It is also important to check the credibility of the showroom from which you are purchasing.
• While buying gold, you can do a magnet test, real gold does not stick to a magnet, whereas fake or adulterated gold may get attracted.
• The purity of gold can also be checked through acid test and carat meter, although it is better to get this done by an expert only.
• While buying gold, it is very important to take its bill. The weight, carat and price of gold should be clearly written in the bill.
• At the time of buying gold, you should also read the information about making charges and tax carefully.

So if you are also going to buy gold on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, then know these tips well and invest in the right way. By doing this you can also avoid fraud and loss.