How to check gold

Present gold is marked with different samples - from 333 to 999. But valuables are recognized by products with a breakdown of at least 585-750. Such alloys are characterized by high-quality composition, so their authenticity can be checked even at home.

Carefully inspect the jewel. Soldering, fastening, lock - all this is made kindly, without defects, if you hold the noble metal. The sample should be clear and neat, by number not lower than 333rd. The numbers can only be viewed only on a fairly old product that was wore constantly. In this case, pay attention to the most passionate areas, for example, on the edges. Ideally, the color here will not differ from other parts of the decoration.

As you know, gold does not respond to a magnet, no matter how strong it is not. Apply such a magnet to the product to make sure of its authenticity.

Clean the metal about your skin until it becomes warm. Gold will not leave the trace, and the fake is imprinted by a dark strip.

In the inconspicuous place of jewelry, scratch metal slightly. If gold is only a coating, under it you will see aluminum or lead.

We decorate by unreleased ceramics (tile or dishes), appreciate the left track. Golden talks about high quality, gray or black - about the opposite.

If you have a musical hearing, drop the product on the glass surface. The sound of real gold coincides with a crystal ringing.

Apply for metal a drop of iodine. The stain of the dairy color indicates a fake. The dark spot talks about the noble origin of the subject. Remove the experiment with a soft cloth from gold.

Decoration without stones can be lowered in vinegar. The low content of gold will affect metal dot.

Having obviously high-quality gold, carry out this product and test on a solid dark surface. The items will leave the strip of the same color if they are both genuine.

There are also quite dangerous folk methods for checking jewels:

Do not try gold "tooth". There is a possibility of damage to the enamel or all tooth. In addition, not only a valuable thing, but and copper with a thin gold spraying can have softness.
Do not conduct experiments with chlorine iron, nitric and hydrochloric acids. With incorrect use, these substances may damage even high-quality decorations.

Exploring gold yourself, be extremely careful and ready for partial spoilement of products. The safest and reliable checks provide electronic testers that are available to both professional jewelers and individuals.