Today, about 35% of world gold produced is used for industrial purposes. The remaining 65% is manufactured into jewellery. The world supply cannot meet the demand, hence the rarity value.

Hallmarks

The Hallmarking Act of the United Kingdom requires that all gold sold over one gram in weight be marked with a minimum of three compulsory symbols. Who made it? What is the metal fineness? Which Assay Office?

1. Sponsor's or Maker's Mark
2. Metal and Fineness Mark (purity)
3. Assay Office Mark

Pure gold is soft and easily damaged and therefore unsuitable for jewellery. Gold is mixed with other metals to create a harder substance from which to fashion objects. The gold content is then measured as Caratage (carat) or Fineness.

Clearly the lower the caratage the less expensive the gold. 18 Carat gold is used in all jewellery items made by egemz craftsmen unless otherwise specified. We specialise in high quality, hand finished jewellery. The deep colour and lustre of 18 Carat gold is reproduced in beautiful jewellery.