Understanding 'Masna\'iya' (Workmanship Fees)

Masna'iya refers to the labor charge added to the raw price of gold. It covers the cost of designing, molding, and polishing the jewelry. In Saudi Arabia, this fee varies significantly depending on the intricacy of the design and the brand.

For simple items like bangles, Masna'iya might be 10-20 SAR per gram. For complex sets or branded Italian gold, it can exceed 40-50 SAR per gram. Always ask the shopkeeper to separate the gold price from the Masna'iya so you know exactly what you are paying for labor.