Making Charges
The labor, artisan craftsmanship, and manufacturing fee added to raw gold jewelry.
Detailed Definition
When purchasing gold jewelry, the retail price consists of the raw gold weight value plus 'making charges' (kamai / mazdoori). These charges compensate the artisan goldsmith for stone setting, intricate casting, polishing, and design labor, usually calculated as a percentage or fixed amount per gram.
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