Whether it is the Corona Period, the War or the Sino-US trade war, gold is always shining brightly in times of trouble. Gold is still very popular among people in terms of investment. However, the golden glow has faded a bit this year. In bullion markets, gold has been cheaper by Rs 5283 so far this year and when it comes to March, the gold spot price is Rs 1057 compared to February. Compared to the all-time high, it is cheaper by Rs 11207. The wedding season is about to begin soon. Certainly oxen rise in markets. As the price of gold continues to fall, people are once again looking for jewelry. Look for cheap gold, you can bring it to your home to buy counterfeit items in haste. If you too are planning to buy gold, tell us 5 easy ways to spot fake gold.
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1- First of all, check Hallmark
When buying gold jewelry, you should first look at its characteristic. With Hallmark certification, you will know the purity of gold. This certification is issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards. However, many times jewelers sell jewelry without a hallmark, which you must identify as true or fake.
2- Test the gold with the magnet
If your jewelry made of gold starts to pull magnets, understand that it is fake, but if the magnet has no effect on that jewelry it will pass the first round of testing. If you see gold as junk, understand that it is fake and that such fake gold is drawn towards the magnet.
3- A bucket of water also conveys the purity of gold
Take some water in a bucket and then put your gold jewelry in it. If your jewelry sinks, understand that she has passed the floating test, but if she starts to swim, understand that the shopkeeper has sold you fake gold in real-time.
4- Acid Testing
Real gold does not have the effect of nitric acid. If it is adulterated with copper, zinc, sterling silver or some other, the effect of nitric acid is on it. To test, scratch the jewelry a little and put nitric acid on it. If it is gold, it has no effect on it.
5- Sleep can be tested in the kitchen
If you have vinegar in your kitchen, put some drip vinegar on your gold ornaments. If your jewelry is made of real gold it will have no effect on it. If the counterfeit is gold, the color of the jewelry will change wherever the drops of vinegar fall.
