how to test for fake gold and silver

derryb

Linky

lcoopie

Thanks

bosco5041

Good refresher.

Coulport

Green is not a good color to get if you are testing sterling or pure silver. That would indicate a higher copper content. Stuff just marked MEXICO comes to mind.
Get an acid test kit and use the one marked 18K to test sterling. Good stuff will turn a milky white.

Pokermandude

Thanks for posting that link. I had not heard of the Canadian gold maple leaf "bullion dna" feature before. Video below.

GML "dna"

Timbuk3

Thanks !!!

Spooly

I had one of those test kits. My wife caught me scratching her jewelry, (Making sure I got what I paid for!) she took it away I haven't seen it since.

PRECIOUSMENTAL

Thanks, simple explanation of determining the SG.