The true value of gold
The artistry, purity and global legacy of Chempaka’s high-karat gold collections.
Education
Understanding gold karats: why 916 and 999 dominate
The purity, allure and cultural significance of high-karat gold in luxury jewellery.
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The true value of gold: market prices and your investment
How market prices affect the value of your gold.
Yellow, white or rose? A guide to gold alloys
How different metals are mixed with pure gold to create colour and durability.
Caring for 22K and 24K gold: maintaining the lustre
High-karat gold is softer, and needs a different kind of care from 14K or 18K jewellery.
From bullion to boutique
Chempaka was born from a single vision: to bridge traditional Asian goldsmithing and modern, minimalist luxury. We believed 916 and 999 gold deserved to be celebrated in contemporary design, not only kept in safes and worn on wedding days.
The artisan process
Every piece begins as raw bullion. We control the alloying in-house so our 916 gold keeps its signature, radiant warmth, and every piece is hand-finished so the gold catches the light with a soft glow rather than a machine-made shine.