Real Gold or Fake? Tips From Boca Raton Pawn
These days, gold is at all time high. For you that have some gold at home and is thinking about selling it, the first question is, Is it Real Gold or Fake? The most reliable way to find out is to take it to a certified jeweler and have it tested. If you want to test your the Gold yourself, we at Boca Raton Pawn picked a couple tests you can try at home.
One method is the Visual Inspection. Look the piece for markings, a stamp will tell you either fineness (1-999 or .1-.999) or karat (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K or 24K). You can also look for discoloration. If you see that the gold seems to be wearing off and showing another color underneath, it is probably Gold Plated.
Another method is the Nitric Acid Test. You can easy buy a Test Kit online. Rub the metal piece against the stone and drip a little of the nitric acid over the mark. If there is no reaction, it is real gold. If you get a green or milky reaction, it is either gold plated or just a base metal.
After using one of these methods any making sure that you have real gold, you can now decide what to do with it. With the current high price of gold, selling to a Gold Buyer it’s a very good option. Here at Boca Raton Pawn, we pay the most cash for your Gold. So bring us your Gold and Gold Jewelry and walk out with cash in your pocket.
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