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Question: Is there anyway to tell whether a gold chain is real or fake? ... ANYONE?
i wanna know if this chain I have is real or not but idk and idk where to go check if its real some ppl say jewrly store but for some reason I don't trust those ppl what if they keep my chain and give me a fake one?

Answer: if it stains your skin green... fake
if it stains your skin green... fake

Answer: try burning it... if it turns to a different color is fake ...
try burning it... if it turns to a different color is fake if it stays the same color its real

Answer: Ok these are ways to find out if jewlery is fake if it ...
Ok these are ways to find out if jewlery is fake if it turns your skin green if it the gold color comes of if you rub it against a solid object if it rusts in water if it melts when you burn it or changes color If it is real gold it will have the karat mark on it (which tells you what percentage of gold it actually is). Best way to tell is take it to a reputable jeweller.

Answer: Check on the clasp for any markings. It should have 14K, ...
Check on the clasp for any markings. It should have 14K, 18K, 24K markings on it.

Answer: you been owned! hahahahahahahahahaha
you been owned! hahahahahahahahahaha

Answer: set in water and see if it rusts
set in water and see if it rusts

Answer: The burn method is really the best way.
The burn method is really the best way.

Answer: well you could put in water for a few days and if it rusts ...
well you could put in water for a few days and if it rusts then it is fake but if it stays nice then it is real gold .... it works the same way with silver as well

Answer: Take it to a Jeweler and they will tell you for sure.
Take it to a Jeweler and they will tell you for sure.

Answer: On real gold jewelry should be somewhere a little tiny ...
On real gold jewelry should be somewhere a little tiny marking with 10k,14k, 18k or 24k. Look at the part that closes.

Answer: Gold is a fairly soft medal...I don't know if this will ...
Gold is a fairly soft medal...I don't know if this will help...sorry

Answer: Yep
Yep

Answer: Put it in jewelry cleaner. If it's fake it will change ...
Put it in jewelry cleaner. If it's fake it will change colors.

Answer: there should be a mark on it, if not you could gently ...
there should be a mark on it, if not you could gently scratch it in a inconspicuous place and see if tarnishes

Answer: Real gold Jewelry will have a marking on it somwhere telling ...
Real gold Jewelry will have a marking on it somwhere telling you exactly how many KTs are in the jewelry if it is real. If you don't find any Kt markings then it is fake or gold plated!! Gold Know your karats* Look for the karat mark, which will tell you that the piece is real gold and the percentage of pure gold it contains. Pure gold, or 24K, is rarely used because it is soft and easily damaged. Instead gold is alloyed with other metals, such as copper, silver, nickel and zinc, to give it strength and durability. Different proportions of these alloys also give gold its rose, green, or white coloration. 18K gold is 75% gold; 14K is 58.5%; and 10K is 41.6%. The higher the karatage, the richer the color will be--and the more costly. In the U.S. jewelry must be at least 10K to be legally sold as real gold. (In Canada and Mexico, the minimum legal standard of karatage is 9K and 8K respectively.) Imported gold jewelry may be stamped with different numbers. For example, the European markings for 14 karat gold jewelry is 585; for 18K is 750. Look for the trademark On karat-marked jewelry sold in the U.S., always look for the manufacturer's trademark. By U.S. law it must be there. When there's a hallmark, it means the manufacturer stands behind the accuracy of the karat mark. You may also find the country of origin marked. Evaluating price In addition to karat weight, the price of gold jewelry is determined by several factors: total weight; design and construction; and ornamental detailing, such as engraving or Florentine finish. Although nearly all gold jewelry today is made with the help of special machines, some handwork is always involved. The more there is, the higher the price. The good news is that through modern manufacturing technology, large, lightweight, and exciting pieces can be surprisingly affordable. Check the clasp When buying a gold necklace or bracelet, make sure you examine the clasp to see if it is strong enough to support the chain, especially if the piece does not have a hallmark. Run your hand over the chain and look for any rough edges. A well-made piece of gold jewelry should look and feel like the quality piece it is. And if you take the time to look it over, you will have a piece that with good care can last a lifetime. * Don't be confused with "carats," the weight measure used for diamonds and other gems.

Answer: if you wear it and never take it off a fake chain will turn ...
if you wear it and never take it off a fake chain will turn your skin green, still not convinced take it to a jewler I promise they wont steal your chain

Answer: all the other answers here are good except the green some ...
all the other answers here are good except the green some people are alergic to gold and it makes their skin green or red try sticking it to a magnet if it sticks its not gold

Answer: On one of the links just before the clasp, there is little ...
On one of the links just before the clasp, there is little writing engraved on if its real.

Answer: put a paper tag on it if it gets broke you know the people ...
put a paper tag on it if it gets broke you know the people switched it out at the jewelery store!

Answer: Bite it it should be soft,,and the gold paint will come ...
Bite it it should be soft,,and the gold paint will come off.

Answer: all real gold is stamped 10k would be real 10k gp is plated ...
all real gold is stamped 10k would be real 10k gp is plated no stamp is fake

Answer: Sometimes you can tell by the actuall color it is. If its a ...
Sometimes you can tell by the actuall color it is. If its a real yellow color than its a fake.......also...you can take your chain up to a jewelry store and they should be able to tell you if its reall or not without leaving your sight. those people are professionals and they can tell mostly right away.

Answer: Yes there is because real chains are hevier than a fake ...
Yes there is because real chains are hevier than a fake chain

Answer: No reputable jeweler would dream of switching your chain for ...
No reputable jeweler would dream of switching your chain for another one. Besides, do you think that all jewelers have one exactly the same size and length as yours standing by in case you come in? Take your chain to a jeweler, it's ok.

Answer: OMG just take it to the stupid jewrly store, and just put ...
OMG just take it to the stupid jewrly store, and just put some kind of marking on it so that if u dont trust the ppl there, wen u get it back u'll kno if its ur's or not, or just tell em to do it right then cuz ur in a hury and u wont be back its really not that hard

Answer: if in the light it has a kind of rainbow color
if in the light it has a kind of rainbow color

Answer: this happen to me before so what I did I ran the chain ...
this happen to me before so what I did I ran the chain underwater for like one minute and the paint start to chip I just hope you did'nt pay a lot.

Answer: It is usually Hallmarked. 375 - 9 ct, they others ...
It is usually Hallmarked. 375 - 9 ct, they others are 585 750 916 990 999

Answer: Most American Gold have a stamp or a tag that tells you what ...
Most American Gold have a stamp or a tag that tells you what the Karat is. Unfortunately fine Lebonese gold Jewelery does notsuggestion is to go to a pawn shop. if is has no markings then there is no serial number

Answer: THE WAY YOU CAN TELL IF ANYTHING IS REAL GOLD IS TO PUT BASE ...
THE WAY YOU CAN TELL IF ANYTHING IS REAL GOLD IS TO PUT BASE MAKEUP ON YOUR HAND AND RUB IT TO A THIN LAYER , THEN RUB THE JEWELRY ONTO IT. THE MAKEUP SHOULD BE TURNING BLACK, IF YOU CAN'T SEE A 14K OR 18K ANYWHERE. THAT IS THE WAY TO DO IT.

Answer: The best answer is take it to the jewelers. Usually u can ...
The best answer is take it to the jewelers. Usually u can tell because it has a hallmark on it.

Question: How do I prevent fake gold from turning my skin green?
There is a gold medallion necklace that will be essential to my costume on Halloween. Unfortunately, it is not available in real gold and I'm going to have to wear the fake stuff. I'll probably buy a different chain that I don't have to worry about, but the medallion will still be a problem. Does anyone know how I can prevent it from turning my skin green as I'm sure I'll be sweating quite a bit on Halloween? I thought about spraying it with clear enamel? Any other ideas?

Answer: clear nail polish.
clear nail polish.

Answer: trash it
trash it

Answer: You can put clear nail polish on it so the fake gold ...
You can put clear nail polish on it so the fake gold won't touch your skin.

Answer: Some people have sweat that just naturally speeds up the ...
Some people have sweat that just naturally speeds up the "green" thing. We had that problem in our family. We had to gold-plate anything we really wanted to wear. Thing is, it really didn't cost that much to do. It's a very thin coat of gold. But we also had some success with nail polish. It wears off really fast though. If you can keep the medallion from turning backwards, I suggest you get some self-stick felt from Wallysmart or someplace and make a backing for it.

Answer: you cant stop it from turning your skin green. go buy the ...
you cant stop it from turning your skin green. go buy the real stuff - it'll last ya for years

Question: What is another word for fake gold "fools gold"?

Answer: Iron Pyrite.
Iron Pyrite.

Answer: he mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is iron disulfide, FeS2. ...
he mineral pyrite, or iron pyrite, is iron disulfide, FeS2. Its metallic luster and pale-to-normal brass-yellow hue have earned it the nickname fool's gold, but ironically, small quantities of actual gold are sometimes found in pyrite. In fact, such auriferous pyrite is a valuable ore of gold.

Answer: iron pyrite
iron pyrite

Answer: Pyrite is correct.
Pyrite is correct.

Answer: Pyrite
Pyrite

Answer: pyrite
pyrite

Answer: yes it is why do u want to know
yes it is why do u want to know

Answer: another word for fake gold is... ghetto~!!!
another word for fake gold is... ghetto~!!!

Answer: false gold. lol
false gold. lol

Question: how do I tell real gold jewellery from fake jewellery?

Answer: Real gold would be stamped, incised, either 14K 10k 18k or ...
Real gold would be stamped, incised, either 14K 10k 18k or whatever perecent of gold it contains. 18k is 100% gold conten, 14k has some other metals in it, and 10k has a lot more other metals, usualy nickle added. The higher the gold content, the more gold it contains and the more expensive, also the softer and less durable the piece will be as gold is very mallable (soft). 10K would be the most durable, hardest and would be best for jewelry that takes a lot of abuse, like say a mans wedding band. Whatever it is though, real gold is stamped with it's K weight.

Answer: Take a bath in. If it tarnishes or turns green. It's ...
Take a bath in. If it tarnishes or turns green. It's fake!

Answer: check the fake gold with a magnet. if it sticks its fake! ...
check the fake gold with a magnet. if it sticks its fake! they did it to me when I sold a necklace to a pawn shop! LOL!

Answer: If you are wearing face makeup/foundation/powder you can rub ...
If you are wearing face makeup/foundation/powder you can rub the jewelry across your cheek and if there is a black or greenish line where you rubbed the jewelry on you it is real.This is a whole lot faster than any other method other than looking to see if it is stamped 10Kt, 14Kt, etc....... I have purchased jewelry stamped and later found out it was fake. I bought it at a flea market and thank goodness it was cheap or I would have been upset.

Answer: Don't trust marks they are only a guide. It is best to ...
Don't trust marks they are only a guide. It is best to judge the shop you are buying from. If it has been going 10 years or more and has invested a lot in rent and shopfitting then if they say its gold it probably is. Only works for Western countries unfortunately. The only way to prove it 100% is to get it assayed or assessed by a professional.

Answer: Bring It to the Gold Shop and they will confirm for you ...
Bring It to the Gold Shop and they will confirm for you befor nowdays the fake looks better than original.

Question: Is my GOLD RING FAKE?
i had my gold ring since 6 grade and now going to 11th. it has 2 crack on the side of it. I think it's because I punched something. also, it's bent but I can still put it on my finger. it still shines(NO RUST). WHEN IT GOT BENT , I BIT IT TO MAKE IT BACK TO NORMAL AND IT BENT. I THOUGH REAL GOLD ISIN'T SUPPOSE TO BEND WHEN YOU BITE IT. SO IS IT FAKE OR REAL? I BOUGHT IT AT THOSE ASIAN JERLERY STORES IN CHINA - TOWN FOR $80. it doesn't make my finger green.

Answer: go to a nice jewler and ask them they'll tell u
go to a nice jewler and ask them they'll tell u

Answer: send it to me and i'll have a look.
send it to me and i'll have a look.

Answer: probably not .... gold can bend and break
probably not .... gold can bend and break

Answer: I think its real.. coz china golds are real.. I have an ...
I think its real.. coz china golds are real.. I have an earring from china. its like that sumtimes.

Answer: real gold does bend; the higher karat the softer it is. Try ...
real gold does bend; the higher karat the softer it is. Try bending a 10-karat gold ring compared to a 24-karat ring. Also, does it turn your finger green? if it does, it's probably not real

Answer: im not sure, you can go to a jewelry store and ask..dont ...
im not sure, you can go to a jewelry store and ask..dont trust everything you get from china town, lol

Answer: its fake I can tell you that for sure
its fake I can tell you that for sure

Answer: most jewerly shops can tell you weather or not the ring is ...
most jewerly shops can tell you weather or not the ring is real most the the time you can see a 10k or such inside the band it will then let you know if it;s real

Answer: It's hard to tell.If it never turned your finger green ...
It's hard to tell.If it never turned your finger green then its probably real, but then again, some people have that allergic reaction to nickel, and some don't. I agree that it's best to go to a jeweler.

Answer: Real gold can be very soft. Check the inside of the ring ...
Real gold can be very soft. Check the inside of the ring and it will tell you what grade it is.

Answer: yea gold bends. in the old days people bit gold coins to ...
yea gold bends. in the old days people bit gold coins to check if they were real. there were even big coins that ppl bit parts off when paying for stuff. its better not to get a solid gold anything cuz it breaks too easy. its best to get an alloy that has mostly gold but a little of something else to keep it sturdy. hope that helps, atleast ill have one best answer, lol

Answer: I know it is real
I know it is real

Answer: Hey Guill, your a gem yourself!!!!!!! Gold is a soft ...
Hey Guill, your a gem yourself!!!!!!! Gold is a soft material and is quite malleable-I can see you cranking up to ask another Q-"What does "malleable" mean?- Now for the slam dunk: GOLD DOES NOT RUST!!!!!!!. The reason you can't easily find 18 to 22 karat gold in the US is that most of us would over-work it; that is wear it down or scratch it, bend it or dent it. 14 karat gold is alloyed with stronger metals to give it strength. Crap, I've even seen 10 K gold being sold in Bermuda. Might as well be buying copper.

Answer: It's fake if it makes your finger turn green. The ...
It's fake if it makes your finger turn green. The higher the karat (this is the correct spelling) the softer the gold. SO, if you have a 14 karat (14K) ring or higher, it will bend. If you want to be certain, take it to a reputable jeweler.

Answer: Real gold is soft, so it might be real. Go to a jewler for ...
Real gold is soft, so it might be real. Go to a jewler for sure, but it probably is. It's quiet esiy to bend real and pure gold.


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