How to Test Gold With a Magnet: Spot Fake Gold #jewelrytips #gold

🌟 How to Test Gold With a Magnet: Spot Fake Gold 🌟

Not sure if your shiny gold jewelry is real or fake? Learn how to do an easy DIY gold test at home using a magnet.

🔍 Step-by-Step Guide:

Check Magnet Functionality: Start by ensuring your neodymium magnet works. Test it on items like paper clips or nails.

Prepare the Gold: Clean your gold thoroughly to remove any dirt or grime that might affect the test.

Testing Process: Place the gold on a clean surface and approach it carefully with the magnet without touching it.

Magnetic Response: Genuine gold won't stick to the magnet—watch closely for that magic non-stick moment!

Interpret Results: If the magnet does stick, it might be a fake.

🛑 Important Tips:

Neodymium Magnet: Use a neodymium magnet for its strong magnetic field, ideal for testing gold.

💡 What to Expect:

Non-Magnetic Gold: Authentic gold will not be attracted to the magnet.

Magnetic Response: If the gold attracts the magnet, this suggests it may be fake or alloyed with magnetic metals.

💧 Post-Test Considerations: Clean your gold item to remove any residual magnetism or debris after testing. Gently polish with a soft cloth to maintain its shine.

📌 Remember: While helpful, the magnet test is not foolproof and may not detect all types of counterfeit gold. Some fake gold items contain copper, which doesn't stick to gold. Combine with other testing methods for accurate results.

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Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction
0:08 - Test Your Neodymium Magnet
0:32 - Clean Your Gold
0:48 - Do the Magnet Test
2:10 - Additional Notes

[jocelynconcha]

Thanks for sharing. Malaking tulong para malaman kung totoo ang gold.

[PN_Neril]

What, if the fake gold ornament is made of brass or copper, which don't attract to magnets ?

[chrishixson]

I have a necklace that only sticks to the magnet on the clasp everywhere else it don’t stick so does that mean it’s real or fake

[dashoshea]

Most fake gold is formed using non-magnetic metals! So please don't use this as a stand alone test.
Usually 2 more methods more reliable than the magnet are used in addition to a simple magnet test. XRF or conductivity tests are great, but expensive is equipment needed (or a jeweler can do it for you) . Acid scratch test is one of the cheapest methods, but it marks the material.

[martcastro]

meron po bang gold na dumidikit sa magnet

[experto-expert]

Magnet gold test is not advisable because so manny none magnetic meral.