Buying 22K Gold Jewelry: Weight, Rates & What to Ask
5 min read · By the Regal Jewels team
How 22kt gold jewelry is priced, why gram weight matters, and the questions smart buyers ask before purchasing.
Why 22K is the bridal standard
22K gold (91.6% pure) is the traditional standard for South Asian wedding and heirloom jewelry. Its rich warm color cannot be replicated by lower karats, and its high gold content means the piece holds intrinsic value you can verify by weight at any time.
Understanding weight-based pricing
22K jewelry is priced primarily by gram weight multiplied by the prevailing gold rate, plus making charges for craftsmanship. That is why we publish the gram weight on our products — for example, a 20-inch chain at 33.77 grams is priced very differently from a similar-looking 10-gram chain.
Questions to ask before you buy
Ask for the exact karat and gram weight, whether stones or enamel (minakari) are included in the weight, the current gold rate being applied, and the store's exchange or upgrade policy. A trustworthy jeweler answers all four without hesitation — and we always do.
Buying from anywhere in the USA
If you are not in Chicago, we photograph pieces on request, confirm weights over WhatsApp, and ship fully insured across the USA. You can also book a private appointment at our Devon Avenue showroom to see collections in person.
Still have questions?
Our jewelers answer questions every day — in store on Devon Avenue, or on WhatsApp.