Bullion
Jewellery Gold
Bullion vs Jewellery Gold
Bullion is investment gold valued on metal content; jewellery gold adds a making charge. This compares value, VAT and buyers.
Verdict
Bullion is the efficient way to hold gold value; jewellery carries craftsmanship and a making charge over the metal.
| Criterion | Bullion | Jewellery Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Valued on | Metal content | Metal plus making charge |
| Purity | 99.5%+ | Usually 22K or 21K |
| UAE VAT | Zero-rated (investment gold) | Standard-rated with making charge |
| Buyer | Investors, family offices | Retail and souk buyers |
Bullion
Choose bullion for investment and VAT-efficient holding.
Jewellery Gold
Choose jewellery gold for wearable, hallmarked pieces.
Bullion and Jewellery Gold head to head
Bullion is investment gold valued on metal content; jewellery gold adds a making charge. This compares value, VAT and buyers.
On valued on, Bullion offers metal content, while Jewellery Gold offers metal plus making charge. On purity, Bullion offers 99.5%+, while Jewellery Gold offers usually 22k or 21k.
On uae vat, Bullion offers zero-rated (investment gold), while Jewellery Gold offers standard-rated with making charge. On buyer, Bullion offers investors, family offices, while Jewellery Gold offers retail and souk buyers.
Which should you choose
Bullion is the efficient way to hold gold value; jewellery carries craftsmanship and a making charge over the metal.
Choose bullion for investment and VAT-efficient holding. Choose jewellery gold for wearable, hallmarked pieces.
How we supply both from Guyana
Whether you choose Bullion or Jewellery Gold, we supply both direct through a network of over 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, with LBMA-linked pricing and settlement on assayed content in Dubai and no advance payment, so you get the best price on either option.
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Frequently asked questions
Bullion or Jewellery Gold: which should I choose?
Bullion is the efficient way to hold gold value; jewellery carries craftsmanship and a making charge over the metal.
Is bullion cheaper than jewellery gold?
Per gram of gold, yes, bullion avoids the making charge and is VAT zero-rated as investment gold in the UAE.