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A jeweler determines the karat of gold by performing an acid test or using an electronic gold tester. These tests measure the amount of pure gold in the alloy to determine if it is 14k or 10k based on the percentage of gold present. The jeweler may also use a jeweler's loupe to visually check for any markings or stamps indicating the karat.

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