Start from the Raw Price
The raw price is the simplest starting point: the weight of the piece × the current gram price for that karat. This number represents the base value of the gold before any additions.
Where Do Making Charges Come In?
Making charges are the cost added for designing, crafting, and working on the piece. They vary from piece to piece depending on the design, effort, and detail involved.
Where Does Merchant Profit Come In?
The merchant may add a profit margin on top of the raw price and making charges. This is why you sometimes see differences between shops even when the weight and karat are similar.
How to See the Real Difference
If you know the price the merchant is asking and you know the raw price, the difference between them is the space where making charges and merchant profit both sit.
Use Tools Instead of Guessing
For this purpose we've prepared the Merchant Calculator and Buy Gold Today so you can see the difference directly and clearly.