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Ask an Expert Jeweller

Do you have a question about gold, gemstones, or jewellery? Contact the expert jewellers at Ultimate 24K for friendly advice in fluent English, Cantonese, and Mandarin. Ultimate 24K is a full-service jewellery store, gemological laboratory, and the only jewellery business in British Columbia with an on-site goldsmith and gemologist.

"Ultimate 24K answered each of my questions and provided a detailed answer. They took the time to find out what my jewellery needs were and worked to meet those needs. Ultimate 24K were spot-on with their jewellery recommendations." VLH, New Jersey

Appraisal:  

What is an appraisal?
The appraisal process
Updating an appraisal
Identifying jadeite jade

Jade:

Types of jade – nephrite and jadeite
Jadeite and wellness
How jadeite works
Jadeite's healing properties
Jadeite colours
Gems and your body

Gold:

How to care for your gold
Interesting facts about gold
Common gold abbreviations
The Dragon Clasp – what is it?

Diamonds:

Diamond Care
The 4 C's – Carat, Colour, Clarity, and Cut
Famous Diamonds
The World's Diamond Mines
Canada: A Diamond-Producing Nation

Pearls:

Pearl Care
Selecting Pearls