Gold and Silver Jewellery
Most Egyptians still regard jewellery as safer than money in the bank; for women, in particular, it constitutes a safety net in case of divorce or bereavement. Pharaonic, Coptic and Islamic motifs, Bedouin, Nubian and oasis designs, work from Syria, Jordan, Yemen and Arabia - Cairo's jewellers stock them all, and can also make pieces to order. Gold and silver are sold by the gramme, with a percentage added on for workmanship. Bullion prices fluctuate but Egyptian wages remain low. The current ounce price of gold is printed in the daily Egyptian Gazette; one ounce equals about 28 grammes. Barring antiques, all gold work is stamped with Arabic numerals indicating its purity: usually 21 carat for Bedouin, Nubian or fellaheen jewellery; 18 carat for Middle Eastern and European-style charms and chains. Sterling silver (80 or 92.5 percent) is likewise stamped, while a gold camel in the shop window indicates that the items are gold-plated brass .
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