Verify Gold Authenticity: Is Your 14K Jewelry Real?
Questionhi there I just bought an 14 kt gold bracelet from china the seller guaranted me that it was gold but because it wasn't very expensive I am not really sure how can I check if it's gold or not it is stamped
14kt thank you
AnswerHI CARLOS,
IF IT IS TO GOOD TO BE TRUE THEN IT PROBABLY IS. A 14K STAMP CAN BE HAD FROM ANY JEWELRY SUPPLY HOUSE SO THE ONLY WAY TO REALLY TELL IS TO HAVE THE GOLD TESTED. GOLD IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH AND EXPECTED TO GO HIGHER SO THERE IS A LOT OF FRAUD GOING ON IN THE MARKET. FIND SOMEONE WHO CAN TEST IT WITHOUT BEING VERY DESTRUCTIVE. IT IS AN ACID TEST SO BE CAREFUL WHO YOU CHOOSE. GOOD LUCK
PETER