916 hallmark gold in Calgary — what it means and where to buy it
If you are searching for 916 hallmark gold in Calgary, you are looking for exactly what VJ Jewellers specialises in. The 916 hallmark is the international certification mark for 22 karat gold — meaning the gold is 91.6% pure, with the remaining 8.4% being alloy metals added to give the gold durability for jewellery making. At VJ Jewellers in Cityscape NE Calgary, every piece of 22K gold we carry is 916 hallmark certified.
The number 916 refers to the gold purity expressed as parts per thousand. 916 parts out of 1000 are pure gold — this is the same as 22 karat (22K or 22ct) gold. In India, the Middle East, Malaysia, Singapore, and across the South Asian diaspora worldwide, 916 is the recognised standard for high-quality jewellery gold. When you see 916 stamped on a piece of gold jewellery, you know it is genuinely 22 karat.
Not all gold jewellery sold as "22K" in Canada is actually 916 certified. Some pieces are untested or rely on the seller's word alone. At VJ Jewellers, we only stock 916 hallmark certified 22K gold — every piece has been tested for purity and meets the 91.6% gold standard. When you buy 916 gold at VJ Jewellers, you have complete confidence in what you are paying for.
We carry a comprehensive range of 916 hallmark 22K gold jewellery including necklace sets, bangles and kadas, mangalsutra, earrings and jhumkas, maang tikka, gold chains, rings and pendants, gold coins, and full bridal sets. All priced transparently based on the daily 22K gold rate — weight multiplied by rate, plus a stated making charge. No hidden fees.
The price of 916 gold in Calgary is based on the international gold commodity price, converted to Canadian dollars, at the 22K (916) rate. This rate changes daily. At VJ Jewellers, we display the live daily gold rate in store so every customer knows the current price before making any decision. You can also call us at 403-899-2121 to ask for today's 916 gold rate.
With over 900 five-star Google reviews, VJ Jewellers is the most reviewed South Asian jewellery store in Calgary. Our family has been working with 916 hallmark gold since 1930 — nearly a century of expertise in sourcing, testing, and selling genuine 22K gold to South Asian families across Canada.
Visit us at Cityscape Landing Plaza, 4310 104 Ave NE Unit 5126, Calgary NE. Open Wednesday to Monday from 11am. Call 403-899-2121 or visit vjjewellers.ca.
