Türk altını rehberi

A guide to Turkish gold

What makes Turkish gold different, what the karats mean, and the traditional pieces our customers ask for most.

High-karat tradition

Why Turkish gold is 22K

In Turkey, gold is more than decoration. It is a family's savings, a wedding gift and an heirloom. That is why traditional Turkish jewelry is made in high-karat 22K (916) gold, which is 91.6% pure. The rich yellow color is unmistakable, and the piece keeps its gold value for generations.

22K (916): the classic Turkish standard for chains, bracelets and coins
21K (875): popular across Turkey and the Middle East
14K (585): harder and ideal for detailed, everyday designs

Cumhuriyet altını

Çeyrek, yarım and tam coins

Turkish Republic gold coins are struck in 22K gold and come in standard sizes. A çeyrek (quarter) weighs about 1.75 g, a yarım (half) about 3.5 g and a tam (full) about 7 g. They are a traditional gift for weddings, engagements and newborns, and are worn as pendants and bracelets.

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Black Sea tradition

Trabzon hasır & gurmet

Trabzon hasır bracelets are woven from fine gold wire into a flexible mesh, a craft from the Black Sea city of Trabzon. Gurmet (curb) chains are bold, heavy links that are a staple of Turkish gold jewelry.

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Anatolian legend

The Şahmaran

Şahmaran is the serpent queen of Anatolian folklore, half woman and half snake, a symbol of wisdom and protection. Şahmaran jewelry traditionally uses delicate gold mesh and chain work, worn on the hand and wrist.

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Karat guide

Gold purity at a glance

Every piece we sell is verified on our Fischer XRF analyzer.

Karat	Gold content	Hallmark	What it is like
24K	99.9%	999	Pure gold. Very soft, so it is used mainly for bullion bars rather than jewelry.
22K	91.6%	916	The traditional Turkish standard. Rich yellow color and high gold value, used for chains, bracelets and Cumhuriyet coins.
21K	87.5%	875	Popular across Turkey and the Middle East. Slightly harder than 22K, with a warm yellow tone.
18K	75.0%	750	Common in fine jewelry with gemstones. Stronger than 22K, with a softer yellow.
14K	58.5%	585	Durable and scratch-resistant, ideal for everyday pieces and detailed designs like Şahmaran.

Turkish gold

Common questions

Why don't you show prices online?

Gold jewelry is priced by its weight at the day's gold rate, and the gold rate changes every day. Call us, send an inquiry or visit the showroom and we will give you today's price for any piece.

What karat is Turkish gold?

Traditional Turkish gold is 22K (916), which is 91.6% pure gold. We also carry 21K and 14K pieces, and every piece is verified on our XRF analyzer.

Do you sell çeyrek, yarım and tam gold coins?

Yes. We carry Turkish gold coins and coin jewelry, including çeyrek (quarter), yarım (half) and tam (full) coins, as pendants, bracelets and loose coins. Ask us what is in stock today.