My colleague bought a nice looking ring off of e*Bay, the seller claims it is 22 karat gold. He only wound up paying $29 dollars for the ring and I say that is just not possible. I felt the ring, and it feels like about 15 grams. And, it does indeed look like 22 karat gold but there is no bullion mark stamped inside. If somehow this was real gold, I would think my friend might be interested in trying to resell it at a higher price. But how can you determine if it is real? I don't think going to a geologist for some sort of an assay is an option. Are there any tell-tale things that can be spotted with a loupe perhaps, that would tip someone off it is real?
2007-08-22
10:32:55
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hegottahaveit
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