How can you REALLY tell if you have a GENUINE 24K gold piece of jewelry, when it is engraved "24K"?
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They don't issue 24K gold, as it is too soft.\n\nIt can be 24K plated, but you should be able to twist it with ease.
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probably from a large jeweler.  it'll take a day or two since they might not keep them in stock.
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It's "carats". 24k gold is pure. 18k gold is 18 parts of gold with 6 of some other metal, silver, or copper to alter the colour or make it wear harder and last longer, 9k is 9 parts of gold and 15 of other metals.
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The higher the karat number, the higher the percentage of gold in your gold jewelry.\n\n24K gold is pure gold.\n\n18K gold contains 18 parts gold and 6 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 75% gold.the most common additive is copper\n\n14K gold contains 14 parts gold and 10 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 58.3% gold.\n\n12K gold contains 12 parts gold and 12 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 50% gold.\n\n10K gold contains 10 parts gold and 14 parts of one or more additional metals, making it 41.7% gold. 10K gold is the minimum karat that can be called "gold" in the United States.
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Buy a Money Tester Pen.\nIf it's Amber is genuine.\nIf it's Dark is suspect.\nThey are widely used in currency exchanges.
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i don't know about that, but you can check out QVC-- www.iqvc.com and look at their diamonique-- i have many pieces and no one can tell they are not real.  Even jewelers sometimes have problems telling the diff (w/o that little eye thing).  \n\nhttp://www.qvc.com/asp/frameset.asp?class=F600&tmp=ddsn&cont=classF600&cm_re=PAGE-_-BRANDSHOPS-_-DIAMONIQUE \n\nit's also really inexpensive.
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There are etchings from the jeweler, which are usually self explanatory. Or rings can get scratched from normal wear and tear; which only proves the ring is being worn.
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Take it to another jewlery store, and ask for a evaluation, they might charge you about $25.
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first if it was appraised a long time ago for 23K, it is probably worth considerably more now- especially if it is a canary diamond with few flaws--i know enough about jewelry to be dangerous- i would check the yellow pages for estate jewelers or jewelers who buy estate jewelry-- if one of these fellows buy your ring, they would give you the wholesale value not the retail value or they could not stay in business..you could try and sell it through the want ads, if you had a current appraisal and knew its value--yet that could also be dangerous with a valuable ring--that is worth a lot of money- i know an estate jeweler in dallas that would give you a fair value and or appraisal for the ring- then you could decide what you wanted to do thereafter--i am a retired CPA & CFP- if i can be of further help- holler back at me- good luck to you- by the way- you should get a current appraisal on the ring and make sure you increase the insurance on the ring to the current replacement value !!
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YOU CANT BUY THE OFFICIAL GENUINE PIECE.\n\nTRY FOR SOME FAKES IN FASHION MALLS.
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you buy it at a respectable jewelry store.\ndont buy a lab or a russian diamond.
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Take it to a jeweler.
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How much do you want to spend?\n\nReal gold (99%) is very yellow in color and too soft for normal jewelry (it's soft somewhat like lead).  If you saw real 99% gold you'd never forget it - it is really quite yellow and nothing else looks like it.\n\nFor jewelry, you wouldn't even want real gold, and the things that are added (silver, nickel, etc.) to make it harder always add a 'silver' luster to it (they HAVE to if you think about it - they are silver in color).  Adding copper would shift it to the 'red' side, but it doesn't really make it like the original pure yellow color.\n\nFor gold bullion, you're talking about real money, so if there is any question as to its purity, you can take it to a precision laboratory and they can give you a report on exactly what is in it.  Cost is about $100 for 12 elements, and they will report how much silver, nickel, etc. down to parts per million if you want.\n\nI'd say for jewelry (unless you're going to spend a LOT of money), it isn't worth buying jewelry with a high gold content (partly for the reason you mention).  High gold content jewelry wears out easily and its value is always in question so is impractical (its too expensive to wear).  Buy Krugerands if you want an investment.\n\nBut if you've got money to burn, there is nothing like a real gold necklace or bracelet:  it is heavy, yellow, and feels great on your skin!  But unless you're Donald Trump, it's a waste (I don't think even he would wear pure gold).  The only reason to do it:  because YOU like it.\n\nDensity measurements would confirm solid gold, but they are a little tricky to perform and the accuracy isn't as high as the analytical measurements.\n\nThere is one test you can easily perform: ever heard of the acid test?  You can dunk the jewelry in acid, and if it starts foaming and dissolving, it's not pure gold - but then again, jewelry should not BE pure gold.
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First off...look for any stampings on the jewellery, these numbers and or letters will determine karat or silver.  If there is no stamp the piece is likely plated or gold filled.  Precious metals (except silver) will not fade or tarnish.  By your explanation....it sounds like your jewellery is plated.  If you see another metal under the surface it is plated.  If the metal is discolouring but you see no under laying metal, it is likely gold filled.  Platinum is an extremely dense metal (heavy), malleable and presents a grey/white tone.  There are other colors of gold besides white and yelow,  if you see green or rose color these peices are likey gold.
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Get it appraised at any jewelry store.
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I would say just be happy that you have a man that would buy you nice things, but if it's just killing you to know, take it to a reputable jeweler to get it appraised, but be careful about leaving it over night because I saw a 20/20 report about jewelers taking out real stones and replacing them with crap and if yours is real you may get ripped off.
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I am pretty sure that if you call the issuing company (post office, or wherever) they are able to track by the serial number on the m.o.\nPS You are right to double check because m.o. fraud is increasing. You just can't assume anymore that it is good just because it is a money order.