i wanna know if this chain i have is real or not but idk and idk where to go check if its real some ppl say jewrly store but for some reason i don't trust those ppl what if they keep my chain and give me a fake one?
2006-08-01 11:10:08 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
Ok these are ways to find out if jewlery is fake
if it turns your skin green
if it the gold color comes of if you rub it against a solid object
if it rusts in water
if it melts when you burn it or changes color
If it is real gold it will have the karat mark on it (which tells you what percentage of gold it actually is). Best way to tell is take it to a reputable jeweller.
2006-08-01 11:12:34 · answer #1 · answered by ♫♪Ms.J♥Virgo♣♠ 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Real gold Jewelry will have a marking on it somwhere telling you exactly how many KTs are in the jewelry if it is real. If you don't find any Kt markings then it is fake or gold plated!!
Gold
Know your karats*
Look for the karat mark, which will tell you that the piece is real gold and the percentage of pure gold it contains. Pure gold, or 24K, is rarely used because it is soft and easily damaged. Instead gold is alloyed with other metals, such as copper, silver, nickel and zinc, to give it strength and durability. Different proportions of these alloys also give gold its rose, green, or white coloration. 18K gold is 75% gold; 14K is 58.5%; and 10K is 41.6%. The higher the karatage, the richer the color will be--and the more costly. In the U.S. jewelry must be at least 10K to be legally sold as real gold. (In Canada and Mexico, the minimum legal standard of karatage is 9K and 8K respectively.) Imported gold jewelry may be stamped with different numbers. For example, the European markings for 14 karat gold jewelry is 585; for 18K is 750.
Look for the trademark
On karat-marked jewelry sold in the U.S., always look for the manufacturer's trademark. By U.S. law it must be there. When there's a hallmark, it means the manufacturer stands behind the accuracy of the karat mark. You may also find the country of origin marked.
Evaluating price
In addition to karat weight, the price of gold jewelry is determined by several factors: total weight; design and construction; and ornamental detailing, such as engraving or Florentine finish. Although nearly all gold jewelry today is made with the help of special machines, some handwork is always involved. The more there is, the higher the price. The good news is that through modern manufacturing technology, large, lightweight, and exciting pieces can be surprisingly affordable.
Check the clasp
When buying a gold necklace or bracelet, make sure you examine the clasp to see if it is strong enough to support the chain, especially if the piece does not have a hallmark. Run your hand over the chain and look for any rough edges. A well-made piece of gold jewelry should look and feel like the quality piece it is. And if you take the time to look it over, you will have a piece that with good care can last a lifetime.
* Don't be confused with "carats," the weight measure used for diamonds and other gems.
2006-08-01 11:14:29 · answer #2 · answered by molliey2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OMG just take it to the stupid jewrly store, and just put some kind of marking on it so that if u dont trust the ppl there, wen u get it back u'll kno if its ur's or not, or just tell em to do it right then cuz ur in a hury and u wont be back its really not that hard
2006-08-01 11:16:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fastest way to see if it's real gold (& not plated) is to put a magnet on it. Real gold is NOT attracted to a magnet.
OK, if it's not attracted to a magnet, then bring it to a jewelry store so they can do an acid test on it to determine how many Karats it is. 9K, 10K, 14K, 18K Gold or w/a number that represents how many karats.
Most jewelry is marked or stamped, but some items are falsely stamped and are not solid gold.
2014-09-16 06:04:48 · answer #4 · answered by Nadine 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No reputable jeweler would dream of switching your chain for another one. Besides, do you think that all jewelers have one exactly the same size and length as yours standing by in case you come in?
Take your chain to a jeweler, it's ok.
2006-08-01 11:15:47 · answer #5 · answered by silvercomet 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most American Gold have a stamp or a tag that tells you what the Karat is. Unfortunately fine Lebonese gold Jewelery does not my suggestion is to go to a pawn shop. if is has no markings then there is no serial number
2006-08-01 11:19:12 · answer #6 · answered by Bobbi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes you can tell by the actuall color it is. If its a real yellow color than its a fake.......also...you can take your chain up to a jewelry store and they should be able to tell you if its reall or not without leaving your sight. those people are professionals and they can tell mostly right away.
2006-08-01 11:15:20 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On real gold jewelry should be somewhere a little tiny marking with 10k,14k, 18k or 24k. Look at the part that closes.
2006-08-01 11:13:59 · answer #8 · answered by naddel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes there is because real chains are hevier than a fake chain
2006-08-01 11:15:35 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
first, they should stamp 14K if it is gold pcs; second, it will not be so easy to get dull if it is gold pcs. i think it is fake. you can bring to laboratory ( like GIA, IGI , etc. ) the pc, they will scan it with a special machine. then they could give you exact report! i am a diamond jewelery manufacturer in china. contact me if you have any questions about jewelery.
2016-03-27 13:27:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋