Guide des métaux précieux

The gold at a Lagos owambe is not a trend. It is a continuation of a tradition that is over a thousand years old — one that made West Africa the world's dominant gold power and placed gold at the center of every major Nigerian culture. This is the story of gold in Nigeria,...

Rhodium plating is what gives white gold its mirror-white finish — and sterling silver its tarnish-free shine. It is also what wears off. This guide explains exactly what rhodium is, why both white gold and sterling silver need it, how long it lasts in Nigeria's climate, and when to bring your piece in for...

Gold purity is the percentage of pure gold in an alloy — and understanding it is the difference between knowing what you are buying and taking a seller's word for it. This guide explains karats, fineness stamps, what the other metals in the alloy actually do, and what "pure gold" really means when someone...

Every genuine gold piece carries a small stamp pressed into the metal that tells you exactly what you are holding. This guide teaches you how to find the hallmark, what every stamp means, where international assay marks come from, and how to use this knowledge to verify any gold piece before you buy it...

Gold is durable — but it is not indestructible. The Nigerian climate, an active lifestyle, and everyday habits like applying perfume before jewelry all affect how your pieces age. This complete guide covers safe home cleaning, what actually damages gold, storage best practices, when to remove your jewelry, and when to bring it to...