Gold and jewellery guides

From karats to sizing, from buying and selling to care: the questions people ask us most, explained in plain language.

14, 18, 22 and 24 Karat Gold: What's the Difference? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

14, 18, 22 and 24 Karat Gold: What's the Difference?

We explain in plain language how 14, 18, 22 and 24 karat gold differ in purity, colour, durability and resale value, and which karat suits which purpose.
Gram Gold or Quarter Gold Coin: Which Is Better? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 4 min read

Gram Gold or Quarter Gold Coin: Which Is Better?

Should you save in gram gold or in quarter gold coins? We compare the advantages of each, their buy/sell spreads and what to watch out for.
How Many Grams Is a Quarter Gold Coin? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Gold Coins · 4 min read

How Many Grams Is a Quarter Gold Coin?

How many grams does a Turkish quarter gold coin (çeyrek altın) weigh, what karat is it and what are the Mint standards? All the details.
Old-Dated vs New-Dated Quarter Gold Coins – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Gold Coins · 5 min read

Old-Dated vs New-Dated Quarter Gold Coins

What is the difference between old-dated and new-dated Turkish quarter gold coins? Weight, purity and pricing explained by a jeweller.
Republic Gold, Ata Lira and Reşat Coins Compared – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Gold Coins · 5 min read

Republic Gold, Ata Lira and Reşat Coins Compared

Learn the differences in weight, karat and use between the Republic gold coin (Ata Lira) and the historic Ottoman Reşat coin, often confused by investors.
Half, Full and Gremse Gold Coins Explained – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Gold Coins · 5 min read

Half, Full and Gremse Gold Coins Explained

What are the half, full and gremse Turkish gold coins? Their weights, karat and advantages for saving, explained by a jeweller in Istanbul.
What to Check When Buying Gold: Practical Tips – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 4 min read

What to Check When Buying Gold: Practical Tips

What should you look out for when buying gold in Turkey? A detailed guide to karat, weight, craftsmanship and choosing a jeweller you can trust.
Why Do Gold Buying and Selling Prices Differ? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

Why Do Gold Buying and Selling Prices Differ?

What causes the gap between gold buying and selling prices, the spread? Craftsmanship, market volatility and how jewellers price gold, explained.
What Is Fine Gold? The Properties of 24 Karat Gold – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 6 min read

What Is Fine Gold? The Properties of 24 Karat Gold

What exactly is 24 karat fine gold, how is its price set and how does it differ from gold coins and jewellery? Our guide explains.
Choosing a 22 Karat Gold Bangle: Models and Weights – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 5 min read

Choosing a 22 Karat Gold Bangle: Models and Weights

What should you look for when choosing a 22 karat Turkish gold bangle to wear or save? A complete guide to burma, ajda and woven bangle models.
How to Measure Your Bangle Size at Home – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 5 min read

How to Measure Your Bangle Size at Home

Learn how to find your bangle size at home. A guide to finding the right bangle number with the diameter and hand circumference methods, with a size chart.
How to Find Your Ring Size at Home – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 5 min read

How to Find Your Ring Size at Home

A clear guide to finding your ring size at home with practical methods. Use the diameter and circumference techniques and the size chart to find the right fit.
Types of Gold Necklace Chains and Their Features – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 6 min read

Types of Gold Necklace Chains and Their Features

A complete guide to gold necklace chain types: the structure, strength and best uses of curb, rope, Singapore, flat and herringbone chains.
White, Rose and Yellow Gold: Which Should You Choose? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 6 min read

White, Rose and Yellow Gold: Which Should You Choose?

What is the difference between white and rose gold? A guide to the alloys, durability and care of yellow, white and rose gold, and how to choose.
How to Clean Gold Jewellery at Home – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Care · 5 min read

How to Clean Gold Jewellery at Home

How do you clean gold jewellery? Safe care methods you can use at home and practical tips to stop gold jewellery from dulling and tarnishing.
Why Does Silver Jewellery Tarnish, and How to Fix It – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Care · 5 min read

Why Does Silver Jewellery Tarnish, and How to Fix It

Why does real silver tarnish and how can you remove tarnish from silver jewellery at home? Ways to prevent tarnish and tips for safe silver care.
What Is 925 Sterling Silver? Properties and Tests – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

What Is 925 Sterling Silver? Properties and Tests

What does 925 sterling silver mean? Its purity, durability, how it differs from silver plating and simple ways to tell real sterling silver from fake.
What Gold to Give at a Turkish Wedding – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 5 min read

What Gold to Give at a Turkish Wedding

What gold is pinned on the bride and groom at a Turkish wedding? A guide to choosing wedding gold that suits the budget of families and guests.
Gold Gift Ideas for New Babies and Mothers – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Jewellery · 5 min read

Gold Gift Ideas for New Babies and Mothers

What gold can you give on a loved one's happiest day? Gold gift ideas for newborn babies and new mothers, from Turkish gold coins to name pendants.
What Is a Troy Ounce of Gold? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 4 min read

What Is a Troy Ounce of Gold?

What is the ounce price of gold we keep hearing about, and how does it drive the gram gold price in Turkey? A guide to ounce and gram calculations for gold buyers.
Why Do Gold Prices Rise? Global and Local Factors – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 4 min read

Why Do Gold Prices Rise? Global and Local Factors

Why do gold prices rise? We look in detail at how inflation, central bank decisions and the dollar exchange rate affect gold prices in Turkey and worldwide.
What Is Scrap Gold? How Its Value Is Calculated – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

What Is Scrap Gold? How Its Value Is Calculated

What does "scrap gold" mean at a jeweller, and how is its price calculated? Read our guide before you sell your old gold jewellery.
Selling Old Gold: How to Turn Jewellery into Cash – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

Selling Old Gold: How to Turn Jewellery into Cash

Read our guide before selling old gold jewellery so you do not lose out. How the value is calculated and what to watch for when you sell gold in Istanbul.
How to Calculate Your Gold's Value and Profit – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 4 min read

How to Calculate Your Gold's Value and Profit

How do you calculate gram gold? The right way to work out today's value of your gold, your average cost and whether you are in profit or at a loss.
Gold Bars or Jewellery: Which Is Better for Investment? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 4 min read

Gold Bars or Jewellery: Which Is Better for Investment?

Should you buy gold bars or jewellery when saving in gold? Our guide covers craftsmanship costs, losses when selling and which product suits which purpose.
How to Tell If Gold Is Fake: Simple Tests at Home – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

How to Tell If Gold Is Fake: Simple Tests at Home

How can you tell if gold is fake when buying or checking your jewellery? Hallmark, magnet and weight checks, and why a jeweller's test is still the surest way.
How to Read a Gold Hallmark: Fineness and Karats – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 4 min read

How to Read a Gold Hallmark: Fineness and Karats

How do you read the hallmark on gold jewellery, and what do fineness numbers mean? The easiest way to understand 14, 18, 22 and 24 karat gold marks.
How to Store Gold Safely at Home – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

How to Store Gold Safely at Home

How should you store gold at home to protect your savings? Choosing a steel safe, protecting gold from moisture and practical security tips.
Investing in Gram Silver: Pros and What to Watch – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 4 min read

Investing in Gram Silver: Pros and What to Watch

How to invest in gram silver: buying and selling physical silver, purity grades and the factors behind the silver price.
How to Choose a Diamond: The 4Cs Explained – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

How to Choose a Diamond: The 4Cs Explained

What should you look for when buying a diamond solitaire? Everything you need to know about the 4Cs: cut, colour, clarity and carat weight.
What Is the Gold Craftsmanship Fee? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 5 min read

What Is the Gold Craftsmanship Fee?

What is the craftsmanship fee you hear about when buying gold, and what loss does it cause when you sell? Low-craftsmanship gold and the right choice for saving.
Common Gold Investment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Investment · 5 min read

Common Gold Investment Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

What mistakes should you avoid when saving in gold? Product choice, timing and safe buying: what to watch for, explained by a jeweller in Istanbul.
Diamond vs Cubic Zirconia: What's the Difference? – Erya Gold Kuyumculuk
Guide · 5 min read

Diamond vs Cubic Zirconia: What's the Difference?

How do you tell a diamond from a cubic zirconia when buying a solitaire ring? The two stones compared for durability, sparkle and value.