QuestionHi, I have a concern, I bought two alike 3 color chains (white, red, and yellow)last week, when i accidentally place them near a real strong magnet one of them was attracted to it, while the other one didn't move at all, does that means that the one that was attracted is not gold, or is that normal for some chains, the person who sold them to me said, they were both 14kt, you think is true or he lied to me, thanks.
AnswerDears Arturo,
I understand why you are concerned. I have seen only one gold chain attracted to a strong magnet in all my years of jewelry work. That chain was a very fine ladies chain and was heavily plated white. The chain was gold but I believe the plated surface was of some material which was reactive to the magnet. Normally, any magnetic attraction is not expected.
Without having a person with acids to test the metal there is not a real way to know for certain about the chain. I suspect a chain attracted to a strong magnet is NOT gold.
It is possible to take both chains and the magnet to the person who sold the chains? Only you know if this is a wise choice. Show the one chain which does not act to the magnet and then the one that does act to the magnet.
Double check to be certain this is not part of a clasp with a spring being pulled by the magnet. Most clasp springs are a stainless steel which will not be attracted but a few will.
I am sorry I cannot provide more information. There is very little to work with here.
Arturo, best wishes with the chain and God Bless. Thomas.
