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Gold is having a moment. Or more accurately, gold is having several moments at once. Yellow gold is back in a way we haven't seen since the late '80s. Chunky chains are outselling delicate ones for the first time in years. And mixing metals in a single outfit, something that used to make people nervous, is now the whole point. At Vanhess Jewellery in Coquitlam, we've watched these shifts happen in real time across our repair bench, our custom orders, and what walks out the door. Here's what's actually happening with gold in 2026, what's worth paying attention to, and...

14K is 58.3% pure gold and harder. 18K is 75% pure gold and richer in colour. Honest comparison of hardness, price, allergies, and which one is right for daily wear, from a Coquitlam jeweller who works with both.

Most online ring sizing tutorials tell you to wrap a string around your finger. The Gemological Institute of America says don't. Here's what actually works at home, when to ignore it, and how we size rings properly at our Coquitlam shop.