22k
22K, 21K or 18K: choosing gold for wear, gifts, bridal sets and diamonds
22K is 91.6% gold, 21K 87.5% and 18K 75%. A Deira jeweller on which karat suits daily wear, bridal sets, diamonds and exchange value. Ask us on WhatsApp.
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Notes from the counter
Buying guides and rate notes: what the stamps mean, how a price is built, which karat to choose.
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buying guide
Buying gold in Dubai: a Gold Souq Extension jeweller's guide to rates, hallmarks and the tourist VAT refund
How a Dubai gold price is built (rate x net weight + making charge + 5% VAT), what 916 and 750 stamps mean, and how tourists reclaim VAT. Ask on WhatsApp.
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making charges
Making charges explained, with two worked examples
Dubai jewellery is priced as gold rate x net weight + making charge, with 5% VAT on both. Two worked examples show the sums. Ask us for an itemised quote.
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hallmark
What the 999, 916, 875 and 750 stamps on UAE gold mean, and how to check them
What the 916, 875 and 750 stamps on Dubai gold mean, who inspects them under UAE Federal Law 11 of 2015, and how to check one at our counter. Ask on WhatsApp.
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