A major fake hallmark scam in Rajasthan has exposed jewelry shops selling copper and brass as 22-carat gold, causing heavy financial losses to consumers.

and 24k to show the purity of the gold, with 24k being the most pure. The hallmark can also include numbers like 333, 375, 417, 583, 585, 625, 750, 833, 875, 916, 958, and 990. Anything other than ...