You will need
- - magnifier;
- - magnet;
- - soft tissue;
- - iodine;
- - acetic acid;
- - lapis.
Instruction
1
Buy gold jewelry at a reputable large stores and jewelry stores. Of course, such purchases will cost you far more, but the authenticity of the gold in these areas is virtually certain, unlike cheap imitations which are filled with small kiosks and markets. Be sure to check the certificates of quality before purchasing gold jewelry.
2
The first thing to look for when evaluating the authenticity of gold is a special hallmark. Take a good magnifier and closely examine it. It should be clear and be positioned parallel to the details of the decoration, which is applied. The numbers inside the mark must also be perfectly smooth. A good guarantee of the authenticity of the gold jewelry is a mark of the manufacturer. Products that contain such imprint, also rarely are fakes. Carefully review the reverse side of the gold jewelry. If it's perfectly flat and smooth, most likely, before you a high-quality product. Cracks, notches and carelessly inserted the stones should alert you.
3
To test the quality of gold in domestic conditions using an ordinary magnet. Take a magnet and hold it close to the decoration. High quality gold will not be attracted to him, fake or base alloy, on the contrary, immediately primarydata.
4
A good way to detect fake gold are chemical substances. Apply the product with a drop of iodine or acetic acid. Wait for 3-5 minutes. Then wipe off the liquid with a soft cloth, if the residue on the ornament left, so the gold present. Similarly, you can verify the authenticity of gold jewelry lapis (it is used as krovoostanavlivayuschee tools and is sold in pharmacies). Moisten lyapisny pencil and RUB their surface decoration. Real gold will not change its color, and false will turn black.
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You must take into account that these tips are not universal and will not be able to detect fake jewelry, with quality gilding. Therefore, if you have the slightest doubt contact an expert.