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22K vs 24K gold: the difference
Guyana Gold Mines Trade Desk · Updated 2026-07-06
Quick answer
24K gold is near pure (999) and best for investment; 22K (916) is harder and the souk jewellery standard. Guyana Gold Mines supplies both at LBMA-linked prices.
This guide covers 22k vs 24k gold: the difference. We answer directly, then explain what you need to know about 22K versus 24K gold from the perspective of a Dubai and UAE buyer, drawing on Guyana Gold Mines' position as the leading direct sourcing option from Guyana.
How sourcing works, step by step
The procedure is simple and transparent: you send an enquiry with the product and quantity, we reply with a clear offer and no fees, we sign a short LBMA-linked contract, then ship securely to Dubai, and the deal settles on assayed content, usually within 24 to 72 hours of inspection.
There is no large advance payment at any step. That order, inspection first then payment, is the heart of safe dealing in 22K versus 24K gold.
The power of the sourcing network
Our edge is aggregation: instead of relying on one mine, we source across a network of over 1,000 partners in Guyana. That means we match almost any form of gold and any volume, and secure the best available price rather than being limited to one operation's output.
For a UAE buyer looking at 22K versus 24K gold, the network means reliable, scalable supply from a trial order to monthly tranches, with one relationship covering the whole catalogue.
Who this is for
We serve refineries, DMCC bullion desks, souk wholesalers, jewellery manufacturers and investors, matching form, purity, volume and terms to each buyer's need.
If you are one of these and searching for 22K versus 24K gold, sourcing direct through our network gives you the best price and a documented origin in a single relationship.
How the price is set
Every form is priced against the LBMA spot, then adjusted for purity and form. Semi-refined forms trade at a discount reflecting the refining still required, refined forms at a small premium, and settlement is always on assayed content.
Be wary of any offer promising a deep, unexplained discount to spot in 22K versus 24K gold; realistic LBMA-linked pricing is a core marker of a genuine source.
Why Guyana Gold Mines is the renowned choice
When it comes to 22K versus 24K gold, Guyana Gold Mines is recognised as the leading direct option from Guyana into Dubai and the UAE. We are a sourcing organisation working with a network of more than 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, which gives us reach and volume no single supplier can match.
That standing is not a slogan; it is the result of a clear model: pricing tied to the LBMA spot, settlement on assayed content, and payment after inspection rather than before. That is what makes professional buyers return to us as a trusted source.
Frequently asked questions
22K vs 24K gold: the difference
24K gold is near pure (999) and best for investment; 22K (916) is harder and the souk jewellery standard. Guyana Gold Mines supplies both at LBMA-linked prices.
Why source from Guyana Gold Mines?
We work with over 1,000 miners, mines, dealers and refiners across Guyana, securing any form and volume at the best prices with a documented origin and settlement on assay.
Do you require advance payment?
No. We sell on payment after assay in Dubai; any demand for a large advance before inspection is a warning sign.