Gold

Chains, bangles, ear studs, rings — gold that is worn on an ordinary Tuesday, not kept in a locker.

Purity, weight and making are the three numbers in any gold purchase, and the shop will state all three before you decide. The rate moves every morning, so no price is printed here or anywhere on this site.

What to ask at the counter

• The purity, and the hallmark on the piece
• The weight, on the scale, in front of you
• The making charge, as a number, before totalling
• What the exchange terms are, if you are bringing old gold

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