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Real or Fake GoldThis guide will explain the basics of how to determine whether a piece of jewelry is genuine or not. While this this guide can lead you in the right direction, the best way is to have acid test performed by a trusted jeweler. The first thing to look for is some kind of marking. Most real gold jewelry will have markings showing the karat value like 14K, 18K, 22K, and 24K. There can be other values next to the K or they could be shown as a decimal such as .750 . If there is a GP or EP next to the karat hallmark, it means that the jewelry is plated in that karat gold. Most likely, you are looking for solid gold instead of gold plated jewelry. Gold plated jewelry can chip and tarnish easily over time. Some cheap fakes might not even contain any gold at all, but cheap metals colored to look like gold. These types can often cause rashes. Real Gold will not tarnish. The karat system is used to describe the precentage of pure gold in your jewelry. The higher the karat value. the higher the amount of pure gold in your jewelry. 10K is the minimum karat of gold that is legally allowed to be called gold by your jeweler. Other metals can be mixed with gold to from alloys. This is usually done to add strength and reduce cost. It can be done to change the color of gold as well. Nickel is added to gold to turn it a white color usually referred to as White Gold. Palladium can be used to create White Gold for people allergic to Nickel. Silver and Gold mixes create "Green Gold". Different amounts of copper can create a red or pink appearing gold. - 24K is Pure Gold |