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Jewellery knowledge

Gold purity, metals, reading labels, ring sizing and what to know before buying jewellery.

Jewellery knowledge · 13 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
What is Kim Bao?
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Jewellery knowledge · 13 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
18K and 24K gold: what is the difference
Gold content, hardness, colour and the pieces each fineness suits best. The questions we hear most often at the Kim Bảo Minh Châu counter.
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Jewellery knowledge · 12 Oct 2026 · 1 min read
How to measure your ring size at home in five minutes
Two ways to measure, with a piece of string or a ring you already wear, plus a conversion table for US sizes 5 to 9 used across every Kim Bảo Minh Châu ring.
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Jewellery knowledge · 02 Oct 2026 · 2 min read
Reading gold hallmarks: what 999, 750 and 585 mean
The number stamped on jewellery tells you how many parts per thousand are pure gold. Understand it and you can work out the gold value of what you buy.
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Jewellery knowledge · 30 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
18K white gold or platinum 950 for your wedding band
Both are white, but they differ in weight, colour stability, care and price. Compare them point by point to choose a band for life.
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Jewellery knowledge · 28 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
Choosing wedding bands for two: width, thickness and size
A wedding band is worn every day for decades. Four decisions on width, thickness, profile and size decide whether it stays comfortable and lasts.
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Jewellery knowledge · 26 Sept 2026 · 1 min read
Choosing jewellery as a gift: by occasion, budget and recipient
Jewellery is a gift that holds its value, but the wrong size or style ends up in a drawer. A short set of questions helps you get it right first time.
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What is Kim Bao?

18K and 24K gold: what is the difference

How to measure your ring size at home in five minutes

Reading gold hallmarks: what 999, 750 and 585 mean

18K white gold or platinum 950 for your wedding band

Choosing wedding bands for two: width, thickness and size

Choosing jewellery as a gift: by occasion, budget and recipient

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