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Question: how can I distinguish fake gold jewelry from real gold jewelry?

Answer: fake gold usually tarnishes and is lackluster and ...
fake gold usually tarnishes and is lackluster and dull. and if you wear fake cold it can sometimes leave a green mark on your skin

Answer: If it is a jewelry piece it will have some sort of mark as ...
If it is a jewelry piece it will have some sort of mark as to its karat value (purity) and if it is plated or solid. If it is marked with a number followed by a "k" with no letters after, it is assumed to be a solid gold alloy, unless the number is 24 which is pure gold. Most jewelry is not solid 24 k as the metal is too soft and will easily damage. Always buy your gold from a reputable jeweler to assure you are getting exactly what you are paying for. Most will inspect a gold item and tell you what the markings mean. The same is true when buying coins, reputable dealers will back your purchase.There are some frauds selling reissued and just plain fake coins. Professional coin gradings are done by only a few companies so a graded coin is usually your best bet. Gold bullion has markings from the maker and are not easily faked. Common bullion denominations can easily be checked for size and weight. Gold nuggets are almost never pure 24 k. Usually the purest run about 22 k. A simple scratch test will reveal a fake or plated nugget. There are various test kits on the market including a non-destructive gold testing pen which will verify surface gold purity. There are also acid type tests which will quickly reveal "fake gold".

Answer: get like a magnet - thats whatdad does; & if it picks ...
get like a magnet - thats whatdad does; & if it picks it up, then it's fake & if not, then you're good.

Answer: Spray perfume on it .. if the color fades then it's ...
Spray perfume on it .. if the color fades then it's fake

Answer: best bet is the magnet test take a magnet and grab the ...
best bet is the magnet test take a magnet and grab the jewelry if it grabs it its not real or pawn shops test for free with acid test

Question: Does "14K EMA" mean my gold is fake, filled, or plated???
Hello! I recently purchased a second hand ruby ring. I noticed when I got home the inside of the band read "14K EMA." I was told it was solid 14K gold. I have also heard that if there are 3 letters following the karat mark, then it stands for something, and usually something meaning plated, filled, hollow, etc. Does anyone know what the EMA means? I have to know before I return it so I can state my case if it's not solid gold. Otherwise they will just give me a credit, and not a full refund. Can anyone tell me what EMA means? Please? I only have 5 days left to return it!

Answer: FAKE
FAKE

Answer: I think EMA is a brand.
I think EMA is a brand.

Answer: There is a NY company named EMA Jewelry; not sure if it is ...
There is a NY company named EMA Jewelry; not sure if it is still in business. I think most likely it is the manufacturers mark. Take it to any good jeweller, they will probably tell you right off.

Question: fixing a Fake Gold ring?
I have a ring that is fake and turns my finger green. However it is a priceless ring in sentimental value and I would like to wear it. Is there anything I can do to it to keep it from turning my finger green. (i.e. Clear Nailpolish on the inside or something)

Answer: clear nail polish. does the trick for me. OR use ...
clear nail polish. does the trick for me. OR use Kyron clear spray.

Answer: yes, clear nail polish will create a kind of seal around the ...
yes, clear nail polish will create a kind of seal around the ring. you may have to reapply every so often, but it should do the trick. I've don't it before.

Question: Fake Jewelry, Gold or Silver?
I have two questions. 1. Are there any remedy's that will stop fake jewelry from tarnishing, other than clear finger nail polish? 2. When purchasing fake jewelry, is it better to get fake silver or fake gold? Basically, which one tarnishes faster, and which one is more noticable that its fake? Thanks in advance!!

Answer: It is better to buy fake gold jewellery. Silver will loose ...
It is better to buy fake gold jewellery. Silver will loose its shine to reveal the fake stuff beneath it. I design jewellery.

Answer: just get sterling silver...it's not that expensive...and ...
just get sterling silver...it's not that expensive...and of course will last longer.

Answer: "Silver has a lustrous white color but needs polishing ...
"Silver has a lustrous white color but needs polishing occasionally because silver reacts with sulfur in the air to cause tarnishing..." so I still apply a separation film is a best and easy way to stop tarnish.Or,u don't do precaution but take it to jeweler to re-polish it regularly.

Question: Do real or fake Louis Vuitton bags have the brass/gold feet on the bottom?
My mom bought me a Louis Vuitton bag (looks like the Cabas Mezzo - sorry for sp mistakes!) from a neighbor who was selling some of her Louis's. It looks real, but I'm not sure. The main thing, is it has brass or gold feet on the bottom, so when you set it down, the bag itself doesn't touch the ground. I would think this would mean it's real, but every picture I see of the bottom of similar bags, they don't have the feet. It also has a stamp inside that says "Louis Vuitton (with the "r" restricted symbol) Paris, Made in France." All the monograms line up and everything. Anyone have any ideas on whether it's fake or not? I really don't care either way for myself, but she has some other bags, and I might buy them and put them up on ebay - and I don't want to get sued or something for saying it's authentic if it's not.... Thanks!

Answer: they both have the feet
they both have the feet

Answer: My LV bag has what you are describing on it. I like to call ...
My LV bag has what you are describing on it. I like to call the nubs "feet". But a knock off would have them too, I imagine.

Answer: They both do have feet. I got a speedy for a birthday ...
They both do have feet. I got a speedy for a birthday present but it says Made in the USA and I know mine is real it was bought at the Louis Vuitton store. They might have been made in france at one time but I would think it is fake sorry i'm not trying to insult you but thatsopinion. Hope this helps!

Answer: Could be. Take it to a store just to be on the safe side.
Could be. Take it to a store just to be on the safe side.

Answer: go to mypoupette.com, for a small fee they can authenticate ...
go to mypoupette.com, for a small fee they can authenticate LV bags...I believe through photos. Otherwise go to a local LV boutique and ask. If she is selling them for cheap, they are most likely fakes.

Question: How do you home test a piece of gold jewelry to determine if its real or fake?

Answer: Try putting vinegar on the Gold piece if the color changes ...
Try putting vinegar on the Gold piece if the color changes It's fake,. Hope this helps.,

Answer: rub it against a stone. If the gilt comes off, you know it ...
rub it against a stone. If the gilt comes off, you know it is not gold

Question: Can you tell the difference from fake gold and real gold by looking at it?
I know you can tell by reading if it is 10 carat, ect. But I mean without labels.

Answer: yes if you put it in vinegar for 7-8 hours and it does not ...
yes if you put it in vinegar for 7-8 hours and it does not rust it's real..

Answer: No, you cannot.
No, you cannot.

Answer: if u add acid and it smells like rotten egg is fool's ...
if u add acid and it smells like rotten egg is fool's gold if not its good

Answer: Yes, from the ring of green around your finger and neck
Yes, from the ring of green around your finger and neck

Answer: By looking only? No. But you can bite it. Real 24 carat ...
By looking only? No. But you can bite it. Real 24 carat gold will dent, but fake gold or gold alloy will not.

Answer: Not really, because why would you waste your time waiting ...
Not really, because why would you waste your time waiting for 7-8 hours just to see what kind of jewelry it is.

Answer: Doooon't bite it! You may ruin it!! Do the vinegar ...
Doooon't bite it! You may ruin it!! Do the vinegar thing. ^^

Answer: Ya, fake gold you can see the flakes and the corners from ...
Ya, fake gold you can see the flakes and the corners from the mold of the jewelery. Real gold has a certain color to it.

Answer: No. Because if it's fool's gold It will bend and if ...
No. Because if it's fool's gold It will bend and if it does not then its real.

Answer: Not generally. With a spectroscope, one should be able to ...
Not generally. With a spectroscope, one should be able to tell; the absorption lines that give the metal its color should identify it.

Question: Where can I get FAKE gold name jewelery?
i wanted a fake gold necklace, ring, and earings to say lauren. I can not afford to buy real gold so please dont send me anything real, just fake stuff is good for me. Thank you so much!

Answer: Here's a link to a few, even with imitation metals, ...
Here's a link to a few, even with imitation metals, prices can vary tho. It depends more on your style and price range. Good luck!! http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=4600994 http://www.limogesjewelry.com/personalized-jewelry/limoges-jewelry.asp?catid=57

Question: I mixed my white gold ring with a fake silver ring. does it affect the quality of my white gold ring?
does my white gold ring becomes fake too? what I mean by mixed is that I store them together in one box or wear them in the same finger.

Answer: What do mean bye mixed? You melted it? If you did melt it ...
What do mean bye mixed? You melted it? If you did melt it then it would just have less gold in it by ratio. If you melted it with nickel ,lead, or copper it is still gold but those kind of metals corrode easily. You would have to clean it more often. Some people are allergic to those three and it would be worthless to them if they did that.

Answer: nothing can turn real gold into fake gold. Storing ...
nothing can turn real gold into fake gold. Storing different items together is fine. The only damage that can be done, and it takes a while to do it, is if the items rub together too much by moving them around alot. This will only wear down the softer items but will not effect the gold purity content of the ring.

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