Gold jewelry is a
tricky item to establish whether if it is real or not. My best suggestion is you go to a secondary
metal recycler and they will tell you.
To see on your own, first check the item close for any
inscriptions. You will be looking for a
karat
value shown as 14k or 18K as an example. It is typically written on the clasp or inside the ring. If there are letters that follow it you must take note. If it has a GF for gold filled, or a GP for gold plated, it is not solid gold and therefore useless for its’ trade in gold value.
value shown as 14k or 18K as an example. It is typically written on the clasp or inside the ring. If there are letters that follow it you must take note. If it has a GF for gold filled, or a GP for gold plated, it is not solid gold and therefore useless for its’ trade in gold value.
If you have an item you feel is gold, take a magnifying
glass and look in wear spots on the item where the links contact each other or
other wear spots. The magnifying glass
will show you wear marks revealing a different colored metal below it (Plated). Another simple way that is not guaranteed but
accurate 99%of the time is simply take a magnet and see if the item is
attracted to it. If it is not then it
just may be gold. Gold coins always real but look them up on the web to be sure.
As a last resort, get an acid test. It is your best gold solution for testing.
It is the best way to test your precious
metals and it is relatively inexpensive.
Have you ever wondered if your jewelry was not real? Please tell me why.
Have you ever wondered if your jewelry was not real? Please tell me why.
Kevin Robbins, Gold
Solutions http://www.goldsolutionsoffortmyers.com/contact.html#.USTuKFojpws
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