Complete Guide to Acid Testing Gold and Silver

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[gemista]

I’ve been doing this for years! You explained it better than I could ever do, and it is reassuring knowing that at least someone else is doing it too!

[lungelongobese]

Lol, thanks man.

"If you get this on your eyes, there are no second chances" seriously threw me off completely🤣🤣🤣

[darvadfrimml]

Yes you can recover gold plated and silver plated! (Reverse electroplating) Also, when the acid turns the gold scratches red, it indicates it is a couple carots shy of the acids purity level! So if 18k turns red, it is less than 18k and more than 14k!

[Rickrari]

Very helpful video thank you! But how would you test jewelry you don't want messed up with scratches? And what happens if you scratch someone's jewelry but decide you don't want to buy it? Does it become a break it/bought it situation?

[ObsoletePencil]

I mean, I get it, but when did percent start being x out of a thousand and not 100?
Also, 10:13 - Been watching a few videos on this now and I want to thank you for being the first person to mention how to clean off the scratch stone.

[jimmysjamin]

Thank you so much for your excellent tutorial as I'm just getting started in precious metals and was scared to death of trying the testing procedures. I feel much more confident now thanks to your great advice and know how video, I'm so glad you posted this I'm a Fan forever ! Take care and thank you very warmly again .

[williamalvey]

Thank you you have helped me a lot I no what to do with the testing kit many thanks

[dameanvil]

[0:11] 📈 Gold and silver prices are soaring, making it crucial to be able to verify the authenticity of precious metals before buying or selling.
[1:04] 🛠 A scratch stone and testing acids are essential tools for testing gold and silver at home, costing less than $20 for a kit.
[2:04] 🤔 Understanding the composition and purity of gold and silver jewelry is key to effective testing.
[4:49] 💼 Real gold starts from 10 karat and higher, while sterling silver is typically marked with "925, " indicating 92.5% silver content.
[7:15] ⚠ Handling testing acids requires extreme caution as they can cause serious harm if mishandled.
[9:56] 🔍 Testing gold involves scratching the metal on a stone and applying the appropriate testing acid to determine its purity.
[15:24] 🔄 Silver can be tested using 18 karat gold testing solution, which should turn the metal a beautiful sky blue color to indicate its authenticity.
[18:09] ✅ Testing gold and silver at home is straightforward but requires practice and caution due to the dangers of handling testing acids.

[barbarafinkelstein]

Wow, this is a great tutorial. You make it look easy.

[Cp-]

I like how you talk about safety with the acids while having hands covered in blisters ;)

[williamtunstill]

Great video everything was very well explained. I do have one critique though I've been refining gold and Siler for a while now and you can absolutely recover the gold from gold plate/filled jewelry.

[saragriffiths]

Thankyou so so helpful!!! You are a great teacher.

[fhurlburt]

I worked in a pawn shop and tested gold that way but also had a loop to check out the markings also

[cherrydagger]

Thank you! I've been trying to figure out the silver testing acid for a while now. Thanks for making it easy.

[ES-]

I’m new to the acidic testing. I have an item marked 5TCSIL or 5TGSIL; it tested positive for both silver and 10k. Any thoughts about this? Have you seen a Hallmark like that before? Thanks.

[screamstevenitsaconspiracy]

Just wanted to add i think this channel is a pretty great thing, i often need to look up refining etcetera videos after i watched this i though "yes yes yes I must subscribe"
Funny thing is when I scrolled to the button I was subscribed already (assuming from same thing happening on other video(s) ) thank you for providing me valuable information for my future business (fingers crossed)

[jjkone]

What about the recycled E gold or gold bars with metal in the center

[totobobo]

Thanks, very educational and useful. Do test acids have a shelf life?

[leesweets]

Under a minute in, he suggests buying gold and silver as they are reaching their peak prices. Seriously intelligent investment advice, coming from someone who already owns and would be interested in selling.

[gabrielkawa]

Thanks for making this video. But how come the 18kt is better to test the silver with than the silver testing solution itself?