HOW TO TELL IF IT’S GOLD

We all have at home, in the jewelry box or in a safe, gold jewelry that we have stopped using, either because they have gone from being
fashion, because we no longer like them, or because we only give them a sentimental value. It is also common to find inherited jewelry
whose value we do not know. Surely at some point you have wondered: “how do you know if it is gold?” and you don’t know where to start. Don’t worry, because in this article we will guide you to reveal the purity of your jewelry or gold pieces. Here you will find essential tips, expert tricks and proven techniques that will allow you to identify with certainty if your gold piece is
authentic. Read on and find out the secrets on how to tell if it’s gold!

How do I know if it’s gold? Ultimate Guide to Identifying Gold

Identifying whether a piece is really pure gold is a fairly recurring concern. If you want to know if your pieces are gold, or just imitation, we’ll help you with this ultimate guide. Although at 4Dreams we always recommend consulting with an expert who can perform an accurate analysis with specialized tools, there are several techniques that you can apply on your own to find out if it is gold or not.

Check for authenticity marks

The first step you can take is a visual inspection. Each piece of genuine gold carries with it marks of authenticity or seals indicating its purity. These markings give us a clue about the carats, and therefore the percentage of gold the piece contains.

Both jewellery and gold coins have a series of marks made by the jeweller or by the Mint that minted them. On many occasions these marks are not visible due to wear and tear or because they were not recorded correctly.

Considering that pure gold is 24k, the most common stamps are:

– 14k, which indicates that the jewel contains 58.5% gold (14 parts gold and 10 parts other alloys)
– 18k, which reveals 75% composition gold.

Is it magnetic?

Gold is not a magnetic metal, which means that a magnet should not have any effect on it.

To find out if it’s gold, bring the magnet close to the piece and see the result. If the piece sticks to the magnet tightly, it means that it is not made of gold, but of another material.

Water Proof

An interesting method to evaluate if your piece is gold is to perform the buoyancy test in water.

If the piece sinks quickly in water, it is most likely gold. If your item floats or takes time to sink, it’s probably not made of gold. It is a very delicate test, so it must be performed with great care.

So how do you know if it’s real gold?

By going to professionals. Despite having done these tests, it is not easy to determine whether a piece of gold is authentic or not without the
help from experts. If you are really interested in how to know if something is gold, you should go to a specialized center.

These tests only serve to give us a clue about the authenticity of the gold pieces, but they are not 100% reliable if they are not done by experts in the field, or with approved tools.

At 4Dreams we have a team of specialized professionals with more than 25 years of experience, who will help you determine if your pieces are gold, and their caratage, with total accuracy.

Not only will we do the tests with approved and official tools, but we will advise you throughout the process, explaining all the steps in detail and transparent in front of you. The appraisal is completely free of charge and it occurs on the spot, so that you know its value in the market.

And in addition, if you decide to sell them, we will give you the best price on the market thanks to our unique and patented computer system connected to the London stock exchange in real time.

If you want to know if your piece is gold, the best option is to go to 4Dreams.

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