Tips for Buying Gold, Jewelry and Watches in Hong Kong

Hong Kong It is a city where you can make all kinds of purchases but in terms of expensive purchases there are three special objects: gold, jewelry and watches. Well, to buy well and not be fooled there are some tips that should be followed:

. Always shop at reputable stores that provide retail receipts for your purchase.

. By law, gold and platinum jewelry must bear a purity seal so check what you buy.

. When buying diamonds, consider the carats, the clarity, the cut and the color of the stones.

. When you buy pearls, check their origin, luster, size and shine

. When you buy jade, check what type of jade it is, its quality and the origin of the stone. In general, you can classify it into three types: A, Fei Cui jade without any chemical treatment, B, with chemical treatment and some impregnated resin and C, dyed jade to achieve the color.

If you have any problem with purchases you can approach Consumer Protection with all receipts to ask your questions. You can call +852 2929 2222 Monday through Friday from 9am to 5:30 pm or leave a message on weekends.

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