Is your Gold jewellery is really Gold?

Introduction-Have some old coins and other ornaments that are just lying unused and can be sold for cash? But is the yellow metal of those items true gold? Will it bring you some amount that can help to buy something on your wish list?There are ways to check the purity of gold coins, jewellery and other items by few simple tests at home. Let’s look into some of these:

This is marked at back or side of jewellery piece and is in the form of a number followed by the letter K. It shows the composition of the metal in karats. This table helps you understand the purity levels of gold:

Look for the Stamp-

Look for discoloration -Check the high friction areas where gold may have scraped off and when there are such spots it means that the object is gold plated and not made of gold. .

Examine the colour more carefully

  - The color of genuine gold is warm with a buttery tone. Fake gold is lighter with brassier look and it is shiny. Remember, real gold may be bright but not shiny. And gold does not tarnish or corrode.

- Magnet TestBet a magnet near the jewellery to be tested. Gold has no magnetic properties, so if the piece gets pulled towards the magnet, it implies that the composition of other metals is higher than gold.

Dunking test ….Gold is also heavy. You can do a test by filling a jug three quarters with water. Drop the piece into it. If it sinks to the bottom, there is a greater chance of it being real gold. If it floats, it is more likely to be not real. Another precious metal that is heavier than gold is platinum.

More test-Want to test your gold with more standardized methods? Bring it to Silver & Gold for Cash center or event. We will tell you the exact value of your gold and pay you on the spot if you decide to sell to us.

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Conclusion….Before selling your jewellery for cash, it is important to know if it’s really gold. Use simple tests at home or get your ornaments tested directly at Silver & Gold for Cash to know their worth. Get paid in cash for every sale.