Gold Purity Archives

How to Choose a Reputable Gold Dealer

Learn how to verify a gold dealer, compare written quotes and buyback prices, check product claims, and understand delivery and storage terms before paying.

Global Market, Gold Market
September 26, 2026

How to Buy Gold for the First Time

Buying gold for the first time? Learn how to compare products, check purity, understand premiums and buyback prices, and choose a trustworthy dealer.

Global Market, Gold Market
September 23, 2026

Pure Gold vs Jewellery Gold: What Is the Difference?

Gold jewellery can be described as 24K, 22K, 18K, or 14K, while investment bars may be marked 999 or 999.9. All of these can be genuine gold products, but they do not contain the same proportion of gold. The main difference between pure gold and jewellery gold is alloying. Pure gold contains almost entirely […]

Global Market, Gold Market
September 23, 2026

Why Gold Jewellery Is Not Usually Made From 24K Gold

24-karat gold has the highest gold content among the karat grades commonly sold. Yet many rings, bracelets, chains and gemstone settings use 22K, 21K, 18K or 14K gold instead. The main reason is practicality. Near-pure gold is relatively soft, so jewellery made from it can scratch, dent or bend more easily. Mixing gold with other […]

Global Market, Gold Market
September 21, 2026

What Is Hallmarked Gold and Why Does It Matter?

A piece of gold jewellery can look genuine without containing the amount of gold the buyer expects. That is why hallmarking exists. A hallmark is an official or legally recognised mark that provides information about the precious-metal content of an item. In systems that use independent assaying, it gives buyers greater confidence that the […]

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