IS 1417:2016 permits Gold jewellery/artefacts of 14 carats, 18 carats and 22 carats to be hallmarked. However, an amendment to the Indian Standard is being issued, which would permit Hallmarking of six caratages of gold jewellery/ artefacts, viz. 14, 18, 20, 22, 23 and 24 carats.