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Hong Kong Must Buy
 
You'll be spoiled
for choice when it comes to Hong Kong's unsurpassed selection of
modern and traditional gold jewellery, accessories and ornaments
at unbeatable tax-free prices. Made of top quality pure gold in
modern designs and styles, they reflect the fine workmanship that
has made Hong Kong a leading international jewellery centre. Major
shopping areas offer an exhaustive assortment of gold jewellery
for young and old.
Areas with a
large choice of gold jewellery shops include: Yee Wo Street and
Hennessy Road (Causeway Bay MTR Exit D2), and Nathan Road from Mong
Kok to Tsim Sha Tsui (MTR stations at Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, Jordan
and Tsim Sha Tsui).
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Hong Kong law requires
gold jewellery to be stamped with a hallmark indicating
the purity of the gold. The most common hallmark are:
999.9 (99.99% pure) and 999 (99.9% pure) for 24-carat
gold, 990 (99% pure), 916.6 for 22-carat gold, 750 for18-carat
gold and 585 for 14-carat gold. |
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Hong Kong jewellers often
refer to Chuk Kam, which means the purity of gold
is 99% or higher. |
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Gold jewellery should
be marked with the shop's name. |
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Fixed retail prices are
based on weight, purity and craftsmanship. |
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Make sure you obtain an
invoice indicating the fineness, weight and price of the
jewellery item. |
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For more information,
please contact the Hong
Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association, tel: +852
2543 9633. |
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