“On the Internet you can find tips on how to test gold over a fire or with vinegar. For example, leave the jewelry in a vinegar solution for five minutes or wipe the product with alcohol and drop a few drops of iodine on it. And, of course, another popular way is to see if there are scratches from a needle,” the material listed all the undesirable methods.
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The authors of the article advised against such experiments.
“They are simple, but quite risky – they can leave stains, damage the surface or make the metal dull. It is especially dangerous to use such methods if the jewelry has additional inserts, such as stones, pearls or enamel,” the article says.
How to test gold
To check the quality of gold jewelry, you can use a glass of water – for the experiment, just dip the gold in water. If it is real, it will immediately go to the bottom. If the product floats or sinks slowly, this may indicate an alloy containing impurities.
You can also tap the jewelry on a metal surface. If the sound is clear, long and clear, then the decoration is genuine. Otherwise, we are talking about an alloy or a fake.
