Where to buy genuine 18K (750) gold in Hurghada and avoid fake jewelry

In September 2026 a participant explained the local view of gold: for Egyptian women it is above all a savings reserve for hard times, so heavy pieces are valued, not necessarily ones that are comfortable to wear. In her view, such gold does not always suit tourists' tastes.

In late August 2026 travelers were asking whether it is worth buying 750 (18K) gold in Egypt at all, and whether it is really 750 rather than a cheap alloy. Doubts about the hallmark are common, so take your time, compare several shops and do not buy at the first one you walk into.

In August 2026 a silver and gold shop in Hurghada City was mentioned: a traveler bought earrings there at the start of her holiday and was confident they were real silver — otherwise, in her words, her ears would have reacted long ago. This is a review of silver; she did not comment on the gold sold there.

In August 2026 a participant suggested a walk around the Dahar district, where there is an entire street of gold shops run by Coptic owners. You can browse there and pick items selectively, comparing the displays of different shops.

The same participant pointed to another area — Sheraton Street: near the Regina hotel and across from it, in his words, there were decent gold shops with Italian-style designs. Overall, though, he felt Egypt is not the place for beautiful, high-quality gold, so keep your expectations in check.