EXPERT WORDS: how to recognize the gold quality in Morocco?
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Buying gold or silver jewelry in Morocco is quite interesting because the handcrafted quality is very good, especially the region of Tiznit.
However, it is still necessary to be able to to recognize the different qualities of gold ...
gold is actually a gold, nickel and other metals alloy. The more carats, the purer the gold is. In Morocco we Find 18, 22 and 24 carats gold.
For the 18 carats gold and up, they are recognized by the mule head hallmark with a number:
- number 3 for the 18 carats
- number 2 for the 22 carats
- number 1 for the 18 carats
If the jewelry is less than 18 caracts the hallmarked by a head of a gazelle
For more information, see Chapter 5 of this section of the Moroccan Customs: http://www.douane.gov.ma/code/T_amf_1309_F.htm