Standards Advisory

TIPS ON PURCHASING GOLD JEWELLERY

Consumers, here are some tips to help you to choose wisely when purchasing Gold Jewellery.

• Purchase gold jewellery with the manufacturers name, trademark or identification mark.  This must be marked on the article or attached with a label (if the article is too small to be marked).
   

• The pure gold content of the article must be stated on the article or attached with a label. e.g. 12k, 18 k or 22 k.
   

• Certified gold jewellery is of an acceptable quality.
  
  In order to identify certified gold articles, look for the Standards Mark  in addition to the above markings.
  
  
  
  The standards mark provides third party assurance to consumers that they will receive quality jewellery for the given price.
   

• Ensure that you receive a proper receipt acknowledging your purchase