If you seek a high-quality gold ring, gold earrings or gold bracelet from a gold shop, you are likely to notice a series of stamps. These indicate the purity of the gold and the materials used in the construction of the jewellery. When we buy gold, 21k gold is a type of gold that is quite common in gold pieces throughout the UAE and Saudi Arabia. It is a very common karat for the construction of earrings, rings and bracelets, and this type of gold often offers some amazing value for its purity. 

So, What is 21K Gold?

21K gold is a verified gold value, and it has extremely high purity. 21K on a stamp for a bracelet or earrings or ring is considered a piece that is a 21-karat purity out of a maximum of 24 karat purity. 21K gold has received a purity rating of 87.5% gold at a minimum and a 12.5% alloy.

When you buy gold in Dubai, 21K gold is also commonly marked as 875 gold. This is an interchangeable term for 21K gold, and you may notice this as part of the engraved nature of a piece. The Jewellery number may be entirely concealed, especially when dealing with small pieces like earrings or if the stamp needs to be hidden past an engraved message. 

The Importance of having these marks "Hallmarks" visible on the jewellery piece.

Hallmarks like 21 k or 875 engravings need to be found on the piece. The number may be very small, but it has to be visible in order for a piece to be appropriately valued. You don't have to worry about the purity or hallmarks of gold jewellery while buying in Dubai. Al Romaizan’s jewellery is of pure gold, and all have the hallmarks as instructed by the government.

Determining the value:

Most of the time, when we evaluate a piece of jewellery for its value, we are looking at the resale value of the piece. With other gold buyers and sellers, you are likely to see the melt value of the piece. The melt value is more common when you are going to a gold sales company or when you want to sell your gold in Dubai. Melt value is calculated by the ounces of pure gold in your item, and for 21k gold, this value is determined by 87.5% of the weight multiplied by current gold values minus any gemstones. 

When a jewellery piece is evaluated for resale, we look at the 21k gold for its total value, including the gemstones, the piece's rarity, the quality, making charges and more. 

21k gold remains a precious asset due to its purity and is most commonly used in gold jewellery in UAE. However, the quality of these 21k pieces is known throughout the world, and by choosing to acquire a piece produced in verified 21k gold, you can make sure you have jewellery that will be a timeless treasure.