Identifying Real & Fake Gold Jewelry
There is a lot of gold jewelry out there that is said to be what it’s not. It doesn’t matter if you bought your gold jewelry from a regular jewelry store, online jewelry store or the markets; it’s just fake gold you need to look out for. Some sellers prey on consumers who don’t know the difference between gold plated jewelry, gold filled jewelry and solid gold jewelry.
Understand the terms
Understanding how to test and knowing the different types of gold jewelry will help avoid paying too much for your next piece of fine karat gold jewelry at an online jewelry store or an offline fine jewelry store.
The first thing you should do is educate yourself about the differences between gold plated and gold filled jewelry so that you can understand what these terms mean. The most reliable and easiest way to test whether you have real gold jewelry is to take it to a local jewelry store and get it tested there.
Some online jewelry stores may also offer this service.
Testing Gold Yourself
Electronic Gold Tester: To do this test you buy an electronic tester which costs around US $100. It normally involves putting a clip onto the gold jewelry item and then placing the item in an acid. The tester then tells you what karat of gold it is.
Using a Testing Stone: You can also buy these for around US$60. You rub the gold jewelry on the test stone leaving tiny fraction of the gold behind. You then rub a gold test needle onto the stone near the gold sample. After this, you apply the appropriate acid as directed. If it is gold it will dissolve.
Acid Test: This allows you to distinguish if the gold jewelry piece is solid karat gold or just gold plated. Acids are very dangerous and the appropriate precautions should always be taken. This advice is of a general nature. Make sure you read the instructions thoroughly before attempting these tests.
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About the Author: Neil, Senior Web Content Writer and Internet Marketing Executive.
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