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Guides to watches, diamonds and gold
These guides answer the questions our clients ask most before they buy: how to judge a diamond by its 4Cs, whether gold bars or coins suit you better, and what separates a genuine Rolex from a copy. Each one sticks to facts you can check yourself and nothing else.
All guides
VIP MARKETThe 4Cs of a diamond: how to choose a diamondThe 4Cs of a diamond explained: carat, colour, clarity and cut. Learn how to choose a diamond, read a GIA report and judge price before you buy a ring.VIP MARKETInvesting in gold: bars or coins?Investing in gold explained: bars or coins, the premium over spot, VAT on investment gold in the EU, storage and liquidity, from 1 oz coins to 1 kg bars.VIP MARKETHow to recognise a genuine RolexHow to recognise a genuine Rolex: serial and reference numbers, rehaut engraving, cyclops lens, movement, bracelet and papers, and why inspection matters.