The Minora journal
Plain answers about gold in Singapore, from people who weigh it every day.
Gold guide, 4 min readMen's gold bracelets: link styles, fit and what to check
How to choose a men's gold bracelet in Singapore: the main link styles, how to measure for a good fit, clasps, why 916 gold, and what to check before you buy.
Gold guide, 4 min readWhy your gold jewellery loses its shine, and how to clean it
Why gold jewellery turns dull, how to clean 916 gold safely at home with warm water and mild soap, and how to store and wear it so it keeps its shine.
Gold guide, 5 min readBangle size guide: what 2.4 and 2.6 mean, with a size chart
What bangle sizes like 2.4 and 2.6 mean, how to measure your hand at home, a size chart in millimetres, and tips for openable bangles and gifts.
Gold guide, 4 min readBuying gold for Deepavali 2026: a Singapore guide
Deepavali is on Sunday 8 November 2026. The key dates, from Dhanteras to the Little India light-up, and a checklist for buying gold in Singapore.
Culture, 5 min readThe Pixiu 916 gold bracelet: meaning and how to choose one
What the Pixiu means in Chinese tradition, how people wear a Pixiu bracelet, and what to check when you buy one in 916 gold in Singapore.
Culture, 4 min readGold in Indian traditions, as celebrated in Singapore
Why gold matters at Indian weddings, Deepavali and Akshaya Tritiya, and how families in Singapore choose, give and pass down gold jewellery.
Gold guide, 5 min readGold necklace prices in Singapore: 5 real 916 examples
Gold necklace prices in Singapore, from five 916 necklaces at our Little India showroom: $3,200 to $12,150, and why similar chains cost different amounts.
Gold guide, 3 min readSelling or trading in old gold in Singapore
Cash buy-in or trade-in? How Singapore jewellers weigh and test old gold, what affects the price you are offered, and what to bring.
Gold guide, 4 min readHow gold prices are set in Singapore
From the international spot price to a shop's daily 916 rate: how gold is priced in Singapore, what GST applies, and how to compare shops fairly.
Gold guide, 4 min read916 or 999? Gold purity explained
What 916, 22K, 999 and 24K really mean, why Indian jewellery is usually 916, and the marks to look for before you buy gold in Singapore.
Gold guide, 2 min readSolid, hollow or gold-plated? Why some chains feel light
Two chains can look identical and weigh very differently. How solid, hollow and gold-plated chains are made, and what that means for price and value.
Gold guide, 1 min readNo hidden charges? How to check a gold price quote
A fair gold quote breaks down into the gold rate times the weight, the making charge and GST. Here is how to read one before you pay.
Gold guide, 1 min read22K or 24K gold: which should you buy?
24K is 99.9% gold; 22K is 91.6% gold made stronger with a little silver and copper. Why jewellery is usually 22K, and when 24K makes sense.
