5 Tips To Test the Authenticity of a Jewellery
They said diamonds are a girl’s best friend but for a jewellery enthusiast, it is more than that it’s their passion and life to sell and buy gold jewellery in Singapore so here’s how they spot fake jewellery. It’s more than meets the eye!
- Use a Magnet
Gold and silver are not magnetic. A genuine item with a precious metal should not be covered with too many foreign properties thus holding a magnet when you go to a jewellery store is an advantage.
2. Soak it in Vinegar
Fake gold will darken if you soak it with vinegar but with the original, it's true colour will remain. It is advisable to keep them soaked for 5 minutes to see if your gold is a genuine item. So when you buy jewellery online use vinegar for the test!
3. The Fog Test
This test applies to diamond. Thanks to science, people have discovered the properties of a diamond thus they created a simple test that will determine if it's fake. You have to breathe hot air onto the stone and if it fogs then it is fake because a real diamond does not retain heat.
4. Test it on Your Skin
Whenever you see someone selling golds and pieces of jewellery, try it first so you will know if it irritates your skin. Genuine gold and silver will not react with the skin. Try this simple step when you are buying for your jewellery.
5. Get a Professional Opinion
If you are not confident enough to try your test, you can ask and visit a pawn shop or a jewellery store that can confirm if your jewellery is authentic or not.
See, buying pieces of jewellery online is very risky and when you are selling jewellery please make sure you test its authenticity. Luckily for jewellery enthusiasts, FC Jen Jewel has a reputable reputation in the industry. Visit their websites to know more!
