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If the gold item is unhallmarked, then you can test its purity by acid testing for a definitive answer. As a preliminary, the colour of the metal can be a rough indication with the purer the gold the more yellow the metal appears. Please note: the following links do not belong to nicholsonsjewellers.co.uk

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Q: How do dealers tell if gold is 10 or 24 carat gold?
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