The confusion is very common to a people who purchase the gold jewellery very occasionally. many buyers tricked due to similar appearance. These are most useful and practical tips used to identify difference between gold jewellery and artificial jewellery.
1. The Metal Used
- Gold Jewellery : Made of solid gold (e.g., 22k, 18k)
- Artificial Jewellery : Made of Metal like brass, alloy, copper, stainless steel.
2. Look for Hallmarks
- Check for BIS Hallmark to identify gold jewellery in India.
- It includes the purity (like 916 for 22k), jeweler’s code and year.
- No hallmark is likely not a real gold.
3. Magnet Test
- Real gold is not magnetic.
- Artificial jewellery attracts to magnet. but only works if the base metal is steel, silver, iron.
4. Tarnish Over Time
- Real gold doesn’t fade, rust or tarnish.
- Artificial gold shows signs of discoloration or peeling after some time of wearing.
5. Weight Difference
- Real gold is heavier than artificial pieces.
- Cheap jewellery often feels light and hollow.
6. Acid Test
- Acid Test is best option to identify real gold.
- The jeweler may do a nitric acid test or use machines to test purity of gold.
RecommendatioNS
Always buy from trusted sources and ask for hallmark certification. When in doubt, visit a professional jeweler to verify. Don’t risk your money on cheap deals!