How to Test for Real or Fake Gold

Buying gold can be a great long-term investment, as long as you're buying real gold. Gold is a valuable commodity, which attracts people who wish to make some money through counterfeiting. The best way to determine whether your gold is fake is to go to a jewelry store and have it tested, however this may cost you some money. Alternatively, before you venture out to go buy gold, learn a few simple ways of determining whether the gold you're looking at is real or fake.

1.Put the magnet next to the gold. Real gold will not be attracted by the magnet, however fake gold or gold-plated metal will be attracted.

2.Rub the gold with a jewelry cleaning cloth. If the gold is fake, a few hard rubs will remove the plating.
3.Place the gold into sterling silver cleaning solution. After a day, real gold will not oxidize, however plated brass will.

4.Rub face powder onto your arm using a powder pad. Rub the gold against the powder on your skin. If it makes a black mark, it is real gold or gold-plated.

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