Know what you buy

Gold Guides

Accurate information to help you choose — no marketing claims: karats and hallmarks, the names of pieces in UAE shops, sizing, choosing a bridal set, and caring for gold.

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Gold Jewellery Names in the UAE

A guide to the gold names you hear in UAE shops: mariya, khanaq, hiyool, ghawayesh, murtaesha, shughab and kaff — what each name means and where it is worn.

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What Is 21K Gold?

What does 21K gold mean? 87.5% gold and the hallmark number 875, why it is the most common karat in the Gulf, and how to check it before you buy.

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What Is Bahraini Gold?

What is Bahraini gold? A style of craftsmanship, not a karat: fine hand-pierced openwork and a clean finish. How to recognise it by hand, and how it relates to 21K and the 875 hallmark.

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21K vs 18K Gold: The Difference

The difference between 21K and 18K gold: purity 875 versus 750, colour, hardness, which suits stones, and value — and when to choose each.

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How to Care for Gold Jewellery

How to clean gold at home and keep its shine: warm water and mild soap, what to avoid (perfume and chlorine), and the right way to store it.

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How to Buy Gold Online in the UAE Safely

Seven things to check before ordering gold online in the UAE: weight, karat, hallmark, the final price including VAT, the invoice, delivery, and when to pay.

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Gold Hallmarks: How to Read 875, 750 and 916

What do the gold hallmark numbers 999, 916, 875 and 750 mean? Where to find them on a ring, hiyool or necklace, and how to read them with a loupe before buying in the UAE.

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How to Measure Your Ring and Bangle Size at Home

How to measure ring, hiyool and bracelet sizes at home with a strip of paper and a ruler: a ring's inner diameter, the hand's circumference for hiyool, and common measuring mistakes.

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The Bridal Gold Set: What It Includes and How to Choose

A guide to choosing a bridal gold set: the full set and the half set, how many pieces, how it suits the dress neckline, and a weight you can wear all night.