The price of 22-carat gold on Friday slid to Rs 46,900 for 10 gm from Rs 47,120 and silver was up to Rs 66,900 per kg, according to the Good Returns website. Gold jewellery price varies across India, the second-largest consumer of the metal, due to excise duty, state taxes, and making charges. In New Delhi, the price of 22-carat gold is down at Rs 46,700 per 10 gm. In Chennai, it dropped to Rs 45,000. The rate in Mumbai is Rs 46,900, according to the website. Prices for 24-carat gold witnessed a decline of Rs 220 per 10 gram to Rs 47,900 on Friday from Rs 48,120 in the previous trading session.