Direct answer. On 25 July 2026 a 4 gram 22K plain gold ring in Nagpur costs about Rs 57,200 all in at Londe Jewellers Sitabuldi. That is a metal rate of Rs 13,280 per gram, a mid making charge of Rs 600 per gram, 3 percent GST on the metal and 5 percent GST on the making. A light 2 gram ladies ring starts near Rs 28,600 and a heavy 12 gram mens ring runs near Rs 1,71,700. The all in cost per gram of a plain 22K ring is about Rs 14,308 today.
By Rajesh Londe, Managing Partner, Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds, Sitabuldi, since 1989. Published 25 July 2026. Gold rate moves daily, so verify the live figure on today's gold rate in Nagpur.
A gold ring price in Nagpur is built from four parts, and all four must appear separately on a valid GST tax invoice. First, the metal value, which is the net gold weight multiplied by the karat rate for that day, for example Rs 13,280 per gram for 22K on 25 July 2026. Second, the making charge, which pays the karigar labour, the finishing and the retail overhead, quoted either as a flat rate per gram or as a percentage. Third, 3 percent GST on the metal value. Fourth, 5 percent GST on the making charge. There is no fifth hidden line on an honest ring invoice.
A ring is the smallest gold piece most families buy, and that is exactly why the making charge matters more here than on any other item. A karigar spends a similar number of hours finishing a 3 gram ring as a 10 gram pendant, so the labour cost per gram is higher on a ring. Two rings of identical weight can differ by 40 percent in price purely on the making band and the finish. If a shop quotes you only a single total figure for a ring and will not split the four lines, walk out and ask elsewhere. Read the gold bill verification checklist before you pay.
The table below gives the indicative all in price of a plain 22K gold ring at Londe Jewellers Sitabuldi on 25 July 2026, at a metal rate of Rs 13,280 per gram and a mid making charge of Rs 600 per gram. GST is included. Casting, nakshi and stone set rings sit higher, covered in the next section.
| Ring weight | Metal value (Rs) | Making at Rs 600/g (Rs) | GST 3% + 5% (Rs) | All in price (Rs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 grams (light ladies ring) | 26,560 | 1,200 | 857 | 28,600 |
| 3 grams (daily wear ring) | 39,840 | 1,800 | 1,285 | 42,900 |
| 4 grams (popular ring) | 53,120 | 2,400 | 1,714 | 57,200 |
| 6 grams (mens light ring) | 79,680 | 3,600 | 2,570 | 85,900 |
| 8 grams (mens ring) | 1,06,240 | 4,800 | 3,427 | 1,14,500 |
| 12 grams (heavy signet) | 1,59,360 | 7,200 | 5,141 | 1,71,700 |
Read the ladder as a range, not a fixed tag. If the metal rate moves Rs 100 per gram tomorrow, a 4 gram ring moves about Rs 412. The metal column is the same at every honest jeweller in Nagpur on a given day, because it is pegged to the IBJA Mumbai benchmark and published openly. The making column is where jewellers actually differ, and it is the only column you can negotiate.
The style and the finish decide the making band. The table below is the per gram making charge for 22K rings at Londe Jewellers Sitabuldi as of 25 July 2026, cross verified with the Sitabuldi workshop.
| Ring style | Making (Rs per gram) | Typical weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain band, flat or comfort fit | 450 to 700 | 2 to 5 g | Daily wear, couple bands, gifting |
| Casting or machine finished fancy ring | 500 to 850 | 2 to 6 g | Ladies daily and office wear |
| Mens signet or kada style ring | 550 to 900 | 6 to 14 g | Mens statement, gifting |
| Handmade nakshi, temple or antique ring | 700 to 1300 | 4 to 10 g | Traditional, festive, bridal |
| Stone set ring in 18K, natural certified stone | 900 to 1600 | 2 to 5 g | Engagement, anniversary, solitaire |
Notice how a plain band and a handmade nakshi ring of the same weight can be Rs 600 per gram apart on making alone. On a 5 gram ring that is a Rs 3,000 difference before GST, on identical gold. This is the single largest lever a Nagpur buyer controls. If your budget is tight, choose a plain or lightly cast design and put the saving into weight, because the metal holds value and the making charge does not.
Mens rings in Nagpur usually run 6 to 12 grams, heavier than ladies rings, and the design vocabulary is different. The plain broad band and the comfort fit band are the everyday staples. The signet ring, a flat top surface that can carry an engraved initial or a family motif, is the most requested mens style at our Sitabuldi counter. The kada style ring, a broad textured band echoing a mens kada, suits a heavier hand. Rings holding a single natural certified stone sit in 18K for security of the setting.
On 25 July 2026 a 6 gram mens ring costs about Rs 85,900 all in and a 12 gram heavy signet about Rs 1,71,700, at a mid making charge of Rs 600 per gram. Hand engraved and nakshi mens rings sit higher on making. If you want the look of a heavy ring at a lower total, ask for a broad but hollow backed band, which reads wide on the finger at 7 to 8 grams instead of 12. For heavier mens pieces read the gold bangles and kada price guide.
Ladies rings in Nagpur cluster at 2 to 5 grams. A 2 to 3 gram cast ring is the practical daily wear choice, light enough for office and housework, and priced between Rs 28,600 and Rs 42,900 today. A 4 to 5 gram nakshi or temple motif ring is the festive and traditional choice, worn with a saree for Vidarbha weddings and pujas. Ring sets that match a mangalsutra or a bangle line are common requests around wedding season. For matching traditional pieces see the mangalsutra collection and the gold earrings range.
The karat choice for a ring is decided by whether it holds a stone. A plain band, a mens ring or a traditional nakshi ring should be 22 karat, which is 91.6 percent pure, holds the deep yellow colour Vidarbha families prefer and resells cleanly. A ring that holds a diamond or a coloured stone should be 18 karat, at 75 percent purity, because the harder alloy grips the prongs and keeps the stone secure. A prong in soft 22K gold loosens with daily wear and a stone can be lost. An 18K ring uses less pure gold per gram so the metal cost is lower, but the making per gram is higher because setting work is precision labour.
Londe Jewellers does not deal in lab grown stones. Every diamond in a ring here is a natural IGI or GIA certified stone with its certificate handed to you. For certified diamond and engagement rings read the diamond ring price guide for Nagpur and the engagement rings page. To understand purity marks before you buy, read the gold purity guide.
A gold ring price only means something if the purity is certified. Every ring sold from Londe Jewellers is BIS hallmarked and carries a 6 digit HUID number laser marked on the inner shank and printed on your invoice. Rings are the item where under karating is most common in the unorganised market, precisely because they are small, so the HUID check matters here more than anywhere. You can scan the number against the BIS Care app on your own phone at our counter and confirm the purity yourself before you pay. Read how to verify a BIS hallmark and HUID in Nagpur.
A ring is a small purchase that families upgrade often, so the exit terms matter. At Londe Jewellers the buyback and exchange on a hallmarked 22K gold ring carry 0 percent deduction on the metal, at the same prevailing Nagpur rate used for buying. A 3 gram ring bought today can be exchanged towards a heavier ring or a completely different piece with no making loss on the metal. Compare that with the 15 to 25 percent deduction common at unbranded shops, where a small ring loses a painful share of its value on exchange. Old gold from any jeweller is accepted on the same terms. Full details are on the gold exchange Nagpur page.
Gold rates are high through 2026 and many Nagpur families are buying lighter. Three practical routes work for rings. First, choose a plain or lightly cast design over handmade nakshi, which cuts Rs 250 to Rs 600 per gram off the making. Second, drop from 4 grams to 3 grams in a broader profile, which reads almost the same on the finger and saves about Rs 14,300. Third, bring old gold in for a 0 percent exchange, since the metal is credited at the same rate with no deduction and directly reduces the out of pocket amount. Families building towards a bigger purchase also use the gold savings schemes to accumulate at a steady monthly amount instead of buying at one day's rate.
The honest way to price a ring is to weigh it in front of you on a BIS certified scale, read the live metal rate for the day, and see the making charge and both GST lines before you decide. You can do this at the Londe Jewellers Sitabuldi, Modi Number 2, Opposite Datta Mandir, Sitabuldi, Nagpur 440012, open 11 AM to 8:30 PM, 7 days a week, phone +91 90755 12053. The Sitabuldi store has certified Vidarbha gold purchases since 1989 and holds the widest plain, casting, nakshi and mens ring range, with on site sizing.
For diamond and natural certified stone rings, the Londe Jewellers Gokulpeth showroom, Plot 175, N Bazar Road, Gokulpeth, Nagpur 440010, open 11 AM to 8:30 PM, phone +91 84460 90383, carries the deepest certified diamond ring and solitaire range in west Nagpur, serving Dharampeth, Shankar Nagar, Ram Nagar, Abhyankar Nagar and Bajaj Nagar. You can also visit the Manish Nagar or Nandanvan stores.
On 25 July 2026 a 4 gram 22K plain gold ring in Nagpur costs about Rs 57,200 all in at Londe Jewellers Sitabuldi, using a metal rate of Rs 13,280 per gram, a mid making charge of Rs 600 per gram and GST. A light 2 gram ladies ring starts near Rs 28,600 and a heavy 12 gram mens ring runs near Rs 1,71,700.
The all in cost per gram of a plain 22K gold ring in Nagpur is about Rs 14,308 on 25 July 2026. That is the Rs 13,280 metal rate plus a mid making charge of Rs 600 per gram plus 3 percent GST on metal and 5 percent GST on making. Rings carry a higher making charge per gram than chains because the labour per gram on a small piece is greater.
Gold ring making charges in Nagpur run Rs 450 to Rs 700 per gram for a plain band, Rs 500 to Rs 850 per gram for a casting or machine finished fancy ring, Rs 550 to Rs 900 per gram for a mens signet or kada style ring, and Rs 700 to Rs 1300 per gram for handmade nakshi, temple and antique rings.
A mens gold ring in Nagpur usually weighs 6 to 12 grams. On 25 July 2026 a 6 gram mens ring costs about Rs 85,900 all in and a 12 gram heavy signet ring about Rs 1,71,700, at a metal rate of Rs 13,280 per gram and a mid making charge of Rs 600 per gram with GST. Hand engraved and nakshi mens rings cost more.
A ring that holds a diamond or a coloured stone should be 18K, because the harder alloy grips the prongs and holds the stone securely, while 22K is soft enough for prongs to loosen over time. Plain bands, mens rings and traditional nakshi rings are best in 22K. Every diamond at Londe Jewellers is a natural IGI or GIA certified stone, never lab grown.
Yes. A hallmarked 22K gold ring from Londe Jewellers carries a lifetime buyback and exchange at 0 percent deduction on the metal, at the same prevailing Nagpur rate. A ring can be exchanged towards a heavier ring or any other piece with no making loss on the metal.
Last reviewed by Rajesh Londe, Managing Partner Londe Jewellers Gold & Diamonds, 25 July 2026. The Sitabuldi store has been certifying Vidarbha gold purchases since 1989. 37 plus years, 5 lakh families served.
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