Article (15)
This Resolution shall be published in the Official Gazette and shall come into effect
from the day following the date of publication thereof.
Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum
Prime Minister
Issued by us:
On: 20 Muharram, 1440 H
Corresponding to 30 September 2018 AD
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The Annexes Attached Under the Cabinet Resolution No. (45) of 2018
Concerning the Executive Regulation of Federal Law No. (11) of 2015
Controlling the Trade in and Stamping of Precious Stones and Metals
Annex No (1)
Platinum Set
The legal carats for the items of the platinum set licensed in accordance with
provisions of Article (2) and Article (3) of the Law, according to the international
standards issued by the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), which are issued in
the Blue Book.
Platinum Set (Platinum and Palladium metals)
Artefacts Legal Carats (purity rank)
Platinum
Purity rank* (number of portions of the
precious metal)
Notes
Purity rank is 999, this is the very pure
platinum which contains 999 platinum
portions
Very pure platinum (the
highest carat for the
platinum artefacts).
Purity rank is 950 and contains 950
platinum portions.
Purity rank is 900 and contains 900
platinum portions.
Purity rank is 850 and contains 850
platinum portions.
The lowest carat for the
platinum artefacts under
the law.
Palladium Purity rank is 999, this is the very pure
palladium which contains 999 palladium
portions
Very pure palladium (the
highest carat for the
palladium artefacts).
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Purity rank is 950 and contains 950
palladium portions.
Purity rank is 500 and contains 500
palladium portions.
The lowest carat for the
palladium artefacts.
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Annex No (2)
The precious stones according to the international standards issued by the World
Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), which are issued in the Blue Book.
1. Diamond
Natural products Artificial products
Classifications of
products
Classification of
materials
Diamond Diamond
naturally
formed
under
geological
conditions,
without any
external
intervention
during the
formation
process.
Synthetic diamonds
(unnatural), Synthetic
product has the same
chemical composition,
physical properties and
diamond stricture and was
produced through the
manufacturing methods.
Treated
Diamond
(Treated
(Diamond
Natural
diamond
that was
treated to
change its
colour or
purity.
Manufacturing
products
in whole or in
part
Imitated or falsified
(Imitations): a product
similar to the diamond in
appearance but different
in the chemical
composition, physical
properties or diamond
structure.
Composite products,
gemstones, previously
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separate, of two or more
pieces or layers that had
been collected via the link
or any other synthetic
method. Their
components may be
natural and/or synthetic,
however, they shall
contain at least one part of
diamond.
2. Pearls
Pearl products Products of the treated pearls
Natural Pearls It is made up by the
aquaculture of the
mollusc that live in
waters
Natural
treated
pearls
The natural pearls
that were adopted
to change its
appearance,
structure and/or
durability by using
other methods
that may not be
deemed normal
methods.
Classification of
pearl categories
Cultured
pearls
The synthetic pearl that
is made up due to
human intervention in
areas inside the mollusc
in various
circumstances specified
Treated
Cultured
pearls
The synthetic
pearls that were
adopted to change
its appearance,
structure and/or
durability by using
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according to the nature
of the mollusc and the
intended goal.
other methods
that may not be
deemed normal
methods.
Artificially
produced
Composite
Cultured
pearls
It is made up of two or
more parts; usually one
of the parts at least is
hollow and repackaged
with a cultured pearl,
the parts were linked;
they may be collected
via the link or other
synthetic methods.
Imitations of
pearls
(Imitations of
pearls)
The products that
imitate the form of the
natural or cultured
pearl only.
3. Gemstones (coloured stone)
Natural products Artificial products
Gemstones
Gemstones
Mineral or organic
material naturally
composite in full
without human
intervention
during the
composition
period. The
jeweller may
Products produced
in part or whole by
the man
1. (Synthetic Stones)
Artificial product similar
to its natural counterpart
and has its same basic
particulars, chemical
composition and
structure and its physical
particulars.
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polish and refine it
using the normal
known methods.
Treated
Gemstone
(Treated
Gemstones)
Natural stone was
treated to change
its appearance
and/or solidity,
and/or colour
and/or fitness.
Products produced
in part or whole by
the man
2. Imitated or falsified
gemstones
(Imitations of Gemstones)
A product similar to the
gemstone in appearance
but different in the
chemical structure, physical
particulars or the
composition of such
gemstone.
1.2 Artificial products
which are crystallized
Artificially crystallized
products or artificial stones
crystallized products which
do not have a natural
counterpart similar to a
gemstone.
2.2 Artificial products
which are not crystallized
(Artificial products which
are not crystallized)
Artificial products which
are not crystallized and
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imitate the gemstones and
natural materials in
appearance, such as glass,
crystal and plastic.
3.2 Artificially
produced
composite
stones
(Artificially produced
composite stones)
Products composite of two
or more layers, which were
previously separate, and
collected by a link or
synthetic methods; they
may have natural and/or
synthetic components;
however, they shall have at
least one gemstone.
4.2 Reconstructed
stones
(Reconstructed stones)
Artificial products that are
manufactured by melting
(without crystallizing later)
natural materials to
compose a solid unit.
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Annex No (3)
Official Approved Stamp:
The gold, silver and platinum processed items shall be stamped as follows:
a. The carat mark: it is a corners-carved rectangle including one of the legal carats of
the gold, silver and platinum items in the following dimensions:
1) Gold items with size of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm.
2) Silver items with size of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm.
3) Platinum items with size of 0.5 mm, 1 mm, 1.5 mm.
b. The patch mark: it is a corners-carved rectangle, containing a drawing which
characterises the metal made up therefrom with dimensions of 0.5 mm, 1 mm and
1.5 mm, as follows:
1) The drawing of (falcon) for the gold artefacts.
2) The drawing of (castle) for the silver artefacts.
3) The drawing of (palm) for the platinum artefacts.
4) The figure characterising the stamping agency: the symbol of the stamping
agency which is a corners-carved rectangle with proper dimensions to
allow for reading it.
5) The 24 carat items shall be stamped with the number of portions for gold.
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Annex No (4)
The Data of the Label for Using Inside the State
The processed items (jewellery pieces) or the precious stones that are sold, offered for
sale or possessed with intent of sale.
Contents of the identification card of
the jewellery (the precious inlaid
stones in the pieces of the precious
metals)
Contents of the identification card of the
precious stones
2. The name and classification of the
stone
2. The name and classification of the
stone
3. The weight of the stone in carat. 3. The weight of the stone in carat.
4. Determination of the diamond
colour and fitness if its weight is no
less than (0.5) carat.
4. Determination of the stone colour,
fitness, weight and pieces contained
therein if is of the diamond and its
weight is of no less than (0.30) carat.
5. Determination whether or not the
stone is treated if the weight of the
Rubies, the emerald or the sapphire
therein is no less than (2) carats.
5. Determination whether or not the
stone is treated if it is of (the Rubies,
the emerald or the sapphire) and its
weight is of no less than (1) carats.
6. Determination whether the pearls is
natural or cultured; if cultured and its
diameter is no less than (10.0) mm, it
shall be indicated whether it was
cultured in fresh or salt water.
6. Determination whether the pearls is
natural or cultured if its diameter is
no less than (3) mm, if it is cultured, it
shall be indicated whether it was
cultured in fresh or salt water.
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Annex No (5)
The Data of the Label of the Export
For the processed items (jewellery pieces) or the precious stones prepared for
exportation
Contents of the identification card of the
jewellery (the precious inlaid stones in a
piece of the precious metals)
Contents of the identification card of the
precious stones
1. Name of Exporter. 1. Name of Exporter.
2. Destination of Export. 2. Destination of Export.
3. Metal Type. 3. Stone Type.
4. Description. 4. Description.
5. Weight. 5. Weight.
6. No. 6. No.
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Annex No (6)
Approved Standard Specifications
The methods of testing and examination to determine the fitness of the precious metal
in the gold alloys:
Serial Specification
Number
Specification Title in
Arabic
Specification Title
in English
1. UAE.S ISO 8654 Colours of gold alloys –
Definition, range of colours
and designation
Colours of gold
alloys – Definition,
range of colours and
designation
2. UAE. S ISO 9202 Jewellery-Fineness of
precious metal alloys
Jewellery-Fineness
of precious metal
alloys
3. UAE. S ISO 10713 Jewellery - Gold Alloy
Coatings
Jewellery Gold Alloy
Coatings
4. UAE.S GSO ISO
11426
Jewellery- Determination of
gold in gold jewellery alloys
– Cupellation method (fire
assay)
Jewellery-
Determination of
gold in gold
jewellery alloys –
Cupellation method
(fire assay)
5. UAE.S GSO ISO
11427
Jewellery- Determination of
Silver in silver jewellery
alloys – volumetric
(potentiometric) method
using potassium bromide
Jewellery-
Determination of
Silver in silver
jewellery alloys –
volumetric
(potentiometric)
method using
potassium bromide
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6. UAE.S GSO ISO
11489
Determination of platinum in
platinum jewellery alloys –
Gravimetric determination
by reduction with mercury (I)
chloride
Determination of
platinum in platinum
jewellery alloys –
Gravimetric
determination by
reduction with
mercury (I) chloride
7. UAE.S GSO ISO
11494
Jewellery- Determination of
platinum in platinum
jewellery alloys – ICP-OES
method using yttrium as
internal standard element
Jewellery-
Determination of
platinum in platinum
jewellery alloys –
ICP-OES method
using yttrium as
internal standard
element
8. UAE.S GSO ISO
11456
Jewellery – Sampling of
precious metal alloys for and
in jewellery and associated
products
Jewellery – Sampling
of precious metal
alloys for and in
jewellery and
associated products
9. UAE.S ISO 15093 Jewellery- Determination of
Precious metals in 999 0/00
gold, platinum and
palladium jewellery alloys –
Difference method using
ICP-OES
Jewellery-
Determination of
Precious metals in
999 0/00 gold,
platinum and
palladium jewellery
alloys – Difference
method using ICP-
OES
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10. UAE.S ISO 15096 Jewellery- Determination of
Silver in 999 0/00 silver
jewellery alloys – Difference
method using ICP-OES
Jewellery-
Determination of
Silver in 999 0/00
silver jewellery
alloys – Difference
method using ICP-
OES
11. UAE.S ISO 13756 Jewellery- Determination of
Silver in Silver jewellery
alloys – volumetric
(potentiometric) method
using sodium chloride or
potassium chloride
Jewellery-
Determination of
Silver in Silver
jewellery alloys –
volumetric
(potentiometric)
method using
sodium chloride or
potassium chloride
12. UAE.S GSO ISO
11210
Determination of platinum in
platinum jewellery alloys.
Gravimetric method after
precipitation of
diammonium
hexachloroplatinate
Determination of
platinum in platinum
jewellery alloys.
Gravimetric method
after precipitation of
diammonium
hexachloroplatinate
13. UAE.S GSO ISO
11490
Determination of palladium
in palladium jewellery alloys.
Gravimetric method with
dimethyl glyoxime
Determination of
palladium in
palladium jewellery
alloys.
Gravimetric method
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with dimethyl
glyoxime
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Annex No (7)
Data of the certificate issued by the agency granting the precious stones, specified in
Annex No. (2) attached to this Resolution.
1. Data of the polished diamond:
− Type: natural or artificial.
− Photo is an outline for the stone shape specifying the impurities type and
location.
− Fitness rank.
− Weight by carat.
− Pieces.
− Shape
− Stone size
− Specify whether or not the stone is treated.
− In case of the treated stone, specify the treatment type and rank.
− Colour.
2. Data of the pearls:
− Type (natural or cultured).
− Photo.
− Weight.
− Size.
− Shape
− Pieces.
− Place of the cultured pearls.
− Colour.
− Treatment and its type.
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3. The data of the pearls, if processed, it shall be accompanied by a label containing
the above stated data.
4. The data of the precious stones coloured):
− The type of the common stone specified in Annex No. (1) on the list of the
precious stones.
− Photo (an outline specifying the impurities type and location).
− Colour.
− Weight by carat.
− Pieces.
− Shape
− Stone size
− Specify whether the stone is treated and type and rank of treatment.
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Annex No (8)
The Data of the Label of the Low-Carat Items
Contents of the identification card of the
items processed by the low-carat
precious metals specified
