Zakat on Everyday Jewelry

Assalamu alaikum! This is my first time giving zakat and I've got most things figured out, but I'm stuck on jewelry. I'm not 100% sure which scholarly view is correct, so I'm thinking of just paying zakat on all my jewelry-even the pieces I wear regularly and bought for personal use, not as investment. Is it okay if I do that to be safe, or is that considered an innovation? JazakAllah khair for any advice!

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sister57m

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No worries at all. Many of us in my family pay zakat on all gold, worn or not. It's like giving extra charity. Your heart is in the right place, sis.

sister57m

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I asked a sheikh about this and he said opting to pay is rewarded even if not obligatory. So go ahead, ukhti. May Allah bless your wealth!

sister51m

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Sis, I do the same each year. Better to give a bit extra than risk missing what's due. It's not bidah, it's precaution. You're doing great, mashaAllah!

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