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Jewelers will use a couple of techniques to find if an item is real gold. The most reliable is a scratch test, they rub the item on a special block that reveals if it is genuine. The easiest way to tell is to put a strong magnet over it. Real gold is not magnetic at all. If there are fillers present it will stick to the magnet, or you will feel it pull towards the magnet.
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How to know if gold is real?
The best way to tell if your gold is real is to take it to a jeweler to have a scratch test done. They will make a scratch on your ring, apply a solution and depending on what color the solution turns that indicates what you have.
How can I tell if a ring is real gold?
You can tell if a ring is real gold or not by putting it near a magnet. If the ring is attracted to the magnet it is not real gold, real gold is not magnetic at all.
How can you tell if the diamonds are real on a gold bracelet marked 925?
You can take your jewelery to a local jeweler, who can tell you if the diamonds are real or not.
How do you know if a ring is white gold or platinum?
There are several ways to tell if a ring is white gold or platinum. The first and easiest way to tell what a ring is, look for the hallmark inside the ring. If you notice a 10k or .475 stamp, it means that it is 10k gold (or 47.5% gold). If there is a 14k or .585 stamp inside, it means its 14k gold (or 58.5% gold). If you see a 18k or .750 stamp, its 18k gold (or 75% gold). If you see a stamp that says PLAT, or is stamped .950 or .900, then it is a platinum ring. There are other ways to tell if it is platinum or white gold as well. Platinum is usually 60% heavier than 14k gold. So take a ring that you KNOW is gold and compare it with the weight of the ring in question. If the ring in question is much heavier than the gold ring, then it is most likely platinum. Additionally, if the ring in question has a yellow or tarnished look to it, then it is most likely gold. If you're still unsure, just take it to your local jeweler and ask them to test it for you. They should have several techniques they can use to determine what metal it is. If you don't feel like going out of the house and still need some clarification, there is a great tutorial of precious metals that you can access at the link below this posting. I hope this helps, and good luck!
How can you tell if a gold ring is pure gold or has had some cheaper metal added to it without destroying or damaging the ring?
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Is your ring real gold?
A ring to be considered gold must be 10k or above and stamped inside the band of the ring 10k, 14k, 18k. If it isn't stamped more than likely it is not real gold. If in doubt about the value of a ring take it to a jeweler who can tell you about it.
How old is a OTC 10k gold band with 6 diamonds in a star setting?
Take your ring to a local jeweler, who may be able to tell you by looking at it, the age of the ring.
How to know if gold is real?
The best way to tell if your gold is real is to take it to a jeweler to have a scratch test done. They will make a scratch on your ring, apply a solution and depending on what color the solution turns that indicates what you have.
Does this ring have diamonds on it?
Take your jewelery to a local jeweler who can look at it and tell you the materials it contains.
How can I tell if a ring is real gold?
You can tell if a ring is real gold or not by putting it near a magnet. If the ring is attracted to the magnet it is not real gold, real gold is not magnetic at all.
What does 10k gold ring with a stamp and A170 and its value?
It is impossible to tell you the value, but since it is 10K that is not very much gold so that lessens the value of the ring. The stamp and A170 is from the company who made it. You also do not tell Wiki about any stones or design in the ring. This makes a difference in the value. My guess is that it is worth 50-100.00 tops. Take it to a pawn shop or jeweler for a better value.
How can you tell if a ring is valuable?
By what gems or rocks that are in it and our ask a local jeweler. Or if it looks shinny! :P
How can you tell if a diamond ring was cheap?
The best way is to take it to an jeweler or, better yet, jewelry appraiser.
How can you tell if the diamonds are real on a gold bracelet marked 925?
You can take your jewelery to a local jeweler, who can tell you if the diamonds are real or not.
What does B2 mean stamped in a ring?
im a jeweler, b2 sounds like a trademark, take it to a jeweler and have it tested.a good jeweler will be more then happy to tell you what type of metal the piece is made of and value free of charge.
What does OPT 375 anchor on its side hallmark mean?
Hi can someone please tell me what the engravings on this ring are?
Gold eternity ring which is stamped 901 can anyone tell you what this means?
If you are positive the ring is gold, the 901 could refer to either the stock number of the jeweler or a rather unusual gold content measurement. The number 916 or 917 indicates 22-karat gold (91.6% gold). So, 901 could be 90.1% gold. However, if you are not positive the ring is gold, this is likely to be the quality stamp to indicate the amount of platinum used in the band. "IridPlat" or ".90Plat/Ir" is used to show the band is 90% pure platinum.
