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: 10 June 2026 · By Rajesh Londe, 3rd-generation jeweller & BIS-certified valuer, Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds Nagpur
Making charges are only one line on the bill. Before you pay, also confirm the purity is genuine using our gold purity and BIS hallmark guide, and run the whole invoice through our gold bill verification checklist so the metal rate and weight are not padded.
| Design Category | Making Charge % | Example: 10g piece at Rs 14,140/g |
|---|---|---|
| Plain gold chains (machine-made) | 8% – 10% | Rs 11,437 – Rs 14,140 |
| Plain gold bangles | 8% – 12% | Rs 11,437 – Rs 17,155 |
| Plain gold rings & studs | 10% – 12% | Rs 14,140 – Rs 17,155 |
| Patterned & designer gold bangles | 12% – 16% | Rs 17,155 – Rs 22,874 |
| Gold necklaces (medium work) | 12% – 18% | Rs 17,155 – Rs 25,733 |
| Traditional Maharashtrian jewellery | 15% – 22% | Rs 21,444 – Rs 31,451 |
| Antique/temple/filigree work | 18% – 25% | Rs 25,733 – Rs 35,740 |
| Heavy bridal sets (stone-set, kundan) | 20% – 28% | Rs 28,592 – Rs 40,029 |
Gold rate: Rs 14,140/gram (22K, 8 June 2026, IBJA Maharashtra benchmark). 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 14,140/gram, 8 June 2026):
| Gold value (10g x Rs 14,140) | Rs 1,41,400 |
| Making charges at 10% | Rs 14,140 |
| Subtotal before GST | Rs 1,57,256 |
| GST at 3% | Rs 4,718 |
| Total payable | Rs 1,61,974 |
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 14,140/gram), this is equivalent to about 8.4% 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 (8 June 2026, IBJA Maharashtra) | Rs 14,140/gram | Rs 11,694/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
Making charges vary significantly between Nagpur jewellers even on identical pieces. Below is a typical comparison for the same 10 gram 22K plain bangle across mainstream Nagpur jewellers, gathered from publicly listed bill samples and showroom quotes as of June 2026.
| Jeweller Category | Plain 22K Bangle Making % | Designer 22K Making % | Bridal Set Making % | Old Gold Exchange Deduction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds (Nagpur, since 1989) | 8% to 12% | 12% to 18% | 15% to 22% | 0% on 22K and 24K |
| Large national chains in Nagpur | 12% to 16% | 15% to 22% | 20% to 28% | 3% to 8% typical |
| Mid-size Nagpur family jewellers (Sitabuldi, Itwari) | 10% to 14% | 14% to 20% | 18% to 25% | 1% to 5% typical, plus Rs 50 to 200 per gram spread |
| Online listed national brands | 14% to 22% | 18% to 28% | 22% to 35% | Varies by brand |
Source: Bill samples and walk in quotes collected June 2026. Updated quarterly. The Londe figures are reflected on every printed Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds invoice with making charge percentage shown as a separate line item.
Our May 2026 audit of 100 random Itwari sarafa invoices found 73 had metal rate inflation of Rs 30 to 80 per gram over the IBJA benchmark — hidden inside the metal rate, not the making charge line. This is why two bills with the same making charge percentage can still differ by thousands of rupees on the same weight.
Read the full Nagpur gold making charges buyer guide 2026 for the complete audit method and how to read your own bill.
Worked example, exchange savings on 50 g old 22K:
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The per gram ladder below shows the rupee labour cost above the gold value, at the June 2026 22K rate of Rs 14,140 per gram. Multiply by the piece weight for the total making charge.
| Design Type | Making Charge per Gram (Rs) | 10g Piece Making Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Machine made plain gold chain | Rs 1,151 to Rs 1,440 | Rs 11,510 to Rs 14,400 |
| Plain gold bangle | Rs 1,151 to Rs 1,727 | Rs 11,510 to Rs 17,270 |
| Plain ring or stud | Rs 1,440 to Rs 1,727 | Rs 14,400 to Rs 17,270 |
| Patterned designer bangle | Rs 1,727 to Rs 2,303 | Rs 17,270 to Rs 23,030 |
| Medium work gold necklace | Rs 1,727 to Rs 2,591 | Rs 17,270 to Rs 25,910 |
| Maharashtrian Vati or Thushi traditional | Rs 2,159 to Rs 3,167 | Rs 21,590 to Rs 31,670 |
| Antique temple or filigree | Rs 2,591 to Rs 3,599 | Rs 25,910 to Rs 35,990 |
| Heavy bridal stone set or kundan | Rs 2,879 to Rs 4,031 | Rs 28,790 to Rs 40,310 |
Vidarbha and Marathi karigari work carries higher labour cost than national chain store designs because the techniques are hand intensive. Rates below are at the June 2026 22K rate of Rs 14,140 per gram and reflect the work done by Nagpur and Bhandara karigars at the Londe Sitabuldi workshop.
| Vidarbha Karigari Piece | Making Charge % and per Gram | 30g Piece Making Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Vati mangalsutra hollow bead Marathi | 17% to 22% (Rs 2,449 to Rs 3,167) | Rs 73,470 to Rs 95,010 |
| Thushi neck choker Marathi | 18% to 24% (Rs 2,591 to Rs 3,455) | Rs 77,730 to Rs 1,03,650 |
| Kolhapuri Saaj | 20% to 28% (Rs 2,879 to Rs 4,031) | Rs 86,370 to Rs 1,20,930 |
| Mundavalya bridal forehead | 15% to 20% (Rs 2,159 to Rs 2,879) | Rs 64,770 to Rs 86,370 |
| Nath Marathi style | 12% to 18% (Rs 1,727 to Rs 2,591) | Rs 51,810 to Rs 77,730 |
| Putta groom gold chain | 10% to 14% (Rs 1,440 to Rs 2,015) | Rs 43,200 to Rs 60,450 |
| Bali Vidarbha bridal earring | 14% to 20% (Rs 2,015 to Rs 2,879) | Rs 60,450 to Rs 86,370 |
Worked example: a 30 gram Vati mangalsutra at Rs 2,591 per gram making rate works out to Rs 77,730 in making charges on top of the gold cost of Rs 4,24,200 (30g x Rs 14,140). Subtotal Rs 5,09,580. GST 3% Rs 15,287. Total Rs 5,24,867. For more on Vati pricing across budget tiers see the Vidarbha Wedding Jewellery Budget Nagpur 2026 guide.
At Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds Nagpur in 2026, the per gram making charge ladder at the June 2026 22K rate of Rs 14,140 per gram is: machine made plain gold chain Rs 1,151 to Rs 1,440 per gram, plain bangle Rs 1,151 to Rs 1,727, plain ring or stud Rs 1,440 to Rs 1,727, patterned designer bangle Rs 1,727 to Rs 2,303, medium work necklace Rs 1,727 to Rs 2,591, Maharashtrian Vati or Thushi Rs 2,159 to Rs 3,167, antique temple or filigree Rs 2,591 to Rs 3,599, heavy bridal Rs 2,879 to Rs 4,031. Multiply by piece weight. GST 3% on total.
Yes. Vidarbha karigari work is hand intensive and so carries higher labour cost than national chain store designs. Vati mangalsutra 17% to 22% (Rs 2,449 to Rs 3,167 per gram), Thushi 18% to 24%, Kolhapuri Saaj 20% to 28%, Mundavalya 15% to 20%, Nath 12% to 18%, Putta groom chain 10% to 14%, Bali bridal earring 14% to 20%. A 30 gram Vati mangalsutra at Rs 2,591 per gram making rate is Rs 77,730 in making charges, Rs 4,24,200 in gold, Rs 5,24,867 all in after GST.
