A simple gold guide
What karat is 916 gold? Find what fits you.
916 gold is 22 karat, 91.6% pure. Three quick choices help you decide what suits you.
Begin with your purpose.
Answer one question at a time. We will suggest a useful starting point.
What matters most?
Choose the answer that feels closest to your reason for buying.
Two numbers worth knowing.
999
For savings-first choices
Higher-purity gold, often chosen as a gold bar or simple keepsake.
916
For value you can wear
High gold content with the practicality needed for jewellery.
Before you decide.
Check purity and weight
Know how much gold the piece contains.
Ask about workmanship
A simpler design may put more of your budget into gold.
Understand buy-back terms
Know how future trade-in or resale is calculated.
Purity, zakat and trust
Questions worth knowing the answer to.
What karat is 916 gold?
916 gold is equivalent to 22 karat, meaning 91.6% pure gold content. It's the most common rate for jewellery because it holds up well to daily wear.
What is zakat on gold, and when is it due?
Zakat on gold becomes due when gold you hold as savings (not gold worn regularly) reaches the nisab threshold and has been held for a full year. Nisab is commonly set at the value of 85 grams of gold, subject to your state zakat authority's ruling. Check with your state's Baitulmal or Islamic religious council for an exact calculation.
How can I recognise a genuine 916 gold hallmark?
Genuine gold jewellery carries a stamped mark showing its purity (e.g. '916') along with the retailer or manufacturer's mark, usually on the inside of a bangle or a chain's clasp. Always buy from a registered gold shop and ask for an official receipt as proof of purchase.
Still unsure? Ask us in person.
Share your purpose and budget. The store can help you compare suitable pieces.