Plain designs: 8% to 12% making charges. Designer and bridal work: 12% to 28%. Full itemised bill on every purchase at Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds — 4 Nagpur showrooms, 37 years of transparent pricing.
Updated: 25 May 2026 · By Rajesh Londe, 3rd-generation jeweller & BIS-certified valuer, Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds Nagpur
| Design Category | Making Charge % | Example: 10g piece at Rs 14,860/g |
|---|---|---|
| Plain gold chains (machine-made) | 8% – 10% | Rs 11,888 – Rs 14,860 |
| Plain gold bangles | 8% – 12% | Rs 11,888 – Rs 17,832 |
| Plain gold rings & studs | 10% – 12% | Rs 14,860 – Rs 17,832 |
| Patterned & designer gold bangles | 12% – 16% | Rs 17,832 – Rs 23,776 |
| Gold necklaces (medium work) | 12% – 18% | Rs 17,832 – Rs 26,748 |
| Traditional Maharashtrian jewellery | 15% – 22% | Rs 22,290 – Rs 32,692 |
| Antique/temple/filigree work | 18% – 25% | Rs 26,748 – Rs 37,150 |
| Heavy bridal sets (stone-set, kundan) | 20% – 28% | Rs 29,720 – Rs 41,608 |
Gold rate: Rs 14,860/gram (22K, 25 May 2026). Check today's live gold rate in Nagpur for the current rate. Making charges are on top of the gold value. GST at 3% applies on total (gold value + making charges).
Gold making charges are the fees paid to the craftsmen who convert raw gold into a piece of jewellery. They cover:
Making charges are not refunded during gold exchange. When you exchange a piece later, you receive credit only for the gold weight at the prevailing rate. This is why buying pieces with lower making charges is better for investment, while pieces with high making charges are chosen for their design and craftsmanship value.
Two methods are used across jewellers in Nagpur:
Most common in Nagpur. Example calculation for a 10-gram plain gold bangle (22K, rate Rs 14,860/gram):
| Gold value (10g x Rs 14,860) | Rs 1,48,600 |
| Making charges at 10% | Rs 14,860 |
| Subtotal before GST | Rs 1,63,460 |
| GST at 3% | Rs 4,904 |
| Total payable | Rs 1,68,364 |
Some jewellers charge a fixed fee per gram of gold in the piece instead of a percentage. Example: Rs 1,200 per gram making charge on a 10-gram piece = Rs 12,000 in making charges. At today's gold rate (Rs 14,860/gram), this is equivalent to about 8% making charge. Per-gram flat rates are easier to compare across jewellers but vary widely.
At Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds Nagpur, making charges are applied as a percentage of gold value. Every bill shows the percentage clearly so you can verify the calculation yourself before paying.
For buyers focused on investment value, the lowest making charges in Nagpur are found on:
Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds Nagpur offers competitive making charges on all plain categories, with full bill transparency so you can compare before you buy.
| 22 Carat Gold | 18 Carat Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Gold rate (May 2026) | Rs 14,860/gram | Rs 12,146/gram (approx) |
| Making charges (plain) | 8% – 12% | 10% – 15% |
| Making charges (designer) | 15% – 22% | 15% – 22% |
| Common use in Nagpur | Traditional jewellery, bangles, necklaces, mangalsutra | Diamond-studded rings, earrings, pendants |
| GST | 3% on total | 3% on total |
| Exchange value | Full gold rate per gram | Full gold rate per gram |
18 carat gold jewellery often carries slightly higher making charges because diamond-setting work (used in 18K pieces) requires more precision and time. However, the lower gold rate per gram means the overall piece price can be lower than an equivalent 22K piece.
When you exchange old gold at Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds Nagpur:
Learn more about gold exchange at Londe Jewellers Nagpur
Open daily 11:00 AM to 8:30 PM, 7 days a week. Walk ins welcome. Ask to see the making charge structure for any design before purchasing.
