Guides
Gold & jewellery buying guides
A few short notes to help you choose with confidence.
ReadHow the price of gold jewellery is worked out
What makes up the price of a piece of gold jewellery, why it changes through the day, and how the prices on this site stay current.
ReadWhat is a gold karat? 18K and 24K compared
What a karat means, how much gold is in 18 karat, and why stone-set jewellery is made in 18K.
ReadThe four Cs: a guide to buying diamonds
Carat, colour, clarity and cut: the four things that make a diamond's value, in plain words.
ReadRing size guide
How to measure your ring size at home, with a table of sizes and inner diameters.
ReadCaring for gold and jewellery
A few simple habits that keep gold and jewellery bright for years: wearing, storing and cleaning.