Discover How to Test Gold 14k 10k 18k Know It Is Real. Beware Of False Gold. Find And Test.

[@wdwood12372]

The best way to clean this up is to use a neutralizer. Typically a good neutralizer would be baking soda and water. Do not dip your stone in this water as the stones are usually porous and will absorb the baking soda and water which could lead to false gold test readings. Otherwise you can simply use a paper towel to wipe off the test stone.

[@silviabayer1213]

Hello, great video, I like that "Gold is where you find it" it's funny. 🙂 I have a question though. I bought this ring and it's stamped 18 K I tested it with the 18K acid. At first the scraping stayed on the tile for about 5-6 seconds, but then it started to fade until it slowly dissapeared. Leaving a very very faded discoloration on the tile. This took about 3 minutes. Does this mean the ring isn't gold?

[@tails8918]

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[@wdwood12372]

The next test would be to either cut the piece, file into it, to get below the surface. Then the acid would have to be placed directly on the filed mark and yes it will leave a mark when the reaction either happens or doesnt happen.

[@PickersInc11]

many jewelers have one but most use the acid test. there are many type machines to use. I used the acid test for 45 years and worked good for me but we all are different. thanks

[@neoarcadezr]

What if it's heavily gold plated do the acid tests still work?

[@PickersInc11]

you can file into it and test it but usually if you rub it on the touch stone, it show in the test. after handling it you can tell by feel and looks - thankks for the comment

[@PickersInc11]

you can get kit that test for it also there are many types of testers. google gold test kits. thanks

[@Horrornextdoorgaming]

yeah it stays blue on the napkin. it throws me off every time. 10k acid tells me nothing even on fakes. so i have to try 14k acid on everything. just thought it might be one of those reactions that look fake but is not. like white gold bubbling green cause of the high nickle base.

[@sammiecanua7310]

I have test kit, some times i get solid 10 and slow loss on 14, ended up being 50 percent. 12k after bringing to local dealer, sold on the spot for cash yippy

[@roberttyrrell2250]

I refine gold at home. gotten good @ it. one batch completely survived 22k sol. I have a batch that lifted up off stone a little bit under 22k sol but did not dissolve. Do not have a 24k sol (i know buy one) safe to say it's 22k?

[@PickersInc11]

was just thinking - after prospecting for 40 years in CAl. I remember some nuggets that were black that turned a little blue, we found them in Big Bear and Silver Lake, but the mark stayed on the touch stone.

[@alkevinzmedia]

What happens if you mix Chlorine ,peroxide, vinegar,salt,lime juice, 3 drops of water, salt, emergen-c vitamin c partial packet , magnesium , and add heat then pour the mixture on gold and get a blueish reaction?? :/

[@chucksmiley44]

What is the proper way of cleaning the stone off?

[@NYJYIK]

@PickersInc11 Thank you for responding. how come when I DRIP the acid on the test stone the acide runs all over the stone and it makes it very difficult to examine the gold? I try to drop a very little drop but no matter what It runs far off the stone.

[@PickersInc11]

Silverguy79 - These are 2 GREAT points. After making this video, I had a yellow finger for about 2 weeks. Gloves & Goggles are the SMART way to do this. Thanks for the tip. -Vince

[@wdwood12372]

Iron would be easy to detect simply by using a strong magnet. Gold by nature is nonmagnetic iron by nature is. Copper on the other hand is a little more difficult but I believe the file test would prove to determine if not gold.

[@kalifornia4822]

cool video, now that you have nitric acid on your desk, whats the best way to clean it up?

[@HUGHS5001]

What about gold plated jewelry? Wouldn't this test show positive with the scratch method? Also, what is the link for that kit? Thank you

[@neoarcadezr]

@PickersInc11 Well mine is marked 22k along with my initials the xrf analyzer is hella expensive do you think the jewler has one

[@PickersInc11]

your right its on the downswing but will go up

[@wheatifer]

I could tell by the color of the rings that they were different. The lion is too yellow.

[@PickersInc11]

never had that problem but have talked to several that have had the same problem - thanks for posting

[@rosmermedrano2611]

So if the line disappears its fake ?

[@PickersInc11]

no you have to rub it off, but there are some nice testers for gold and silver you can get - just google gold testers, there are some nice ones for people who dont like the acid. but they cost money

[@IndicamGuy]

Very interesting but I would have like to see the actual test in a close up as you can't tell what you were looking at. Thanks

[@PickersInc11]

@NYJYIK - I have never used googles but some think it necessary, you are working with acid. - as far as yellow fingers I use to get them once in a while but use it when working with alot- suggest all protect themselves

[@TheCaptainMu]

What about for stainless steel pieces? Is it real?

[@PickersInc11]

of course you know if using 14 acid and the "touch stone" keeps the gold color it ok, if gone its not 14. thanks

[@PickersInc11]

not used for that they have equipment for that type, when into this type of gold, you must buy the good equipment not the ten buck acid test. thanks.

[@Horrornextdoorgaming]

some times 10k gold gives me a light blue reaction on my napkin when i file in it and drop 14k acid on it. is that normal? is not green nor bubbling.

[@PickersInc11]

thanks for your comment - Jack

[@theknightlynews]

what karat were the golden arches?

[@neoarcadezr]

@PickersInc11 Do they charge to get your gold tested

[@sacjamstar]

can anyone tell me that , what type of acids are used in this video ???............ are they NITRIC ACID OR SULPHURIC ACID or any other acids , plz answer me ??

[@antiquemallok]

Super Video! Great Tips! had a testing kit forever, now I know how to use it, Thanks!

[@silviabayer1213]

Hello maybe you can help me out here. I bought a ring with 18K

[@silviabayer1213]

18K stamp in it. When I tested it with the 18k acid, first the scraping stayed for some 6 seconds but than it started fading very slowly. After a few minutes it dissapeared leaving only a small smudge of not gold color. Does this normally happen if you leave the acid on too long? Or is the ring not gold?

[@PickersInc11]

could be from what the gold is mixed with, but the mark stays?

[@247sledhead]

'll 'll

[@nhilan7211]

How to check gold leaves authenticity

[@Talapenio]

how those scratching not ruining the rings? aren't those lines are gold from the ring?

[@sammiecanua7310]

Talapenio that stone is so fine it jyst polishes an area, it so little you would not notice it or detect with even milligram scale

[@PickersInc11]

you scratch it where you cant see it, when it comes to good jewelery, you use another type of tester - you just touch it, like for a good Rolex or nice stuff. thanks

[@br0wn5huga]

What a great video! Best so far, thank you!

[@kalifornia4822]

I want to get a test kit, but am worried about how safe it is. Was a serious question, You don't just leave it on the stone and put it away?

[@PickersInc11]

for the buyer that doesnt want to mark his gold or silver they make a nice unit. google Thermo Scientific and the xrf analyzer is about the best there is. check it out. thanks

[@TeamSpearfishTech]

I put some of the 24K acid on my wedding ring and it disappeared!!! cheapest way to get a divorce!

[@mattbrick1246]

get to the point quicker please!

[@PickersInc11]

never paid anyone to test gold, but would bet there are those that do

[@JesseJamesSCO]

Good video but if you want to keep the interest of your viewers you have to change the intro camera angle, this will make people stop watching this video based on your initial camera angle before getting to the good part, keep it up but please initiate the subject instantly, you are not the subject nor is the back of this man's neck. Just my thoughts!

[@johnstorm3302]

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[@markportell5261]

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[@TheSilverguy79]

Wear gloves and some goggles the acid can run down your finger and turn it yellow or gold finger.

[@tails8918]

Rome is an excellent roma good yes to hold.

[@neoarcadezr]

@PickersInc11 Yea the guy at the mall was gonna charge me 10$ to check my gold I'm like ...umm no I can buy the whole test kit on eBay for that much ..lol

[@elhugeo]

They have it a little bit cheaper on Amazon. Like $7

[@charliegone1652]

Before I sold my gold chain on ebay I also had a scrap gold guy do the same for me. The gold chain came back as 14k and the guy even went through the trouble of showing me how the acid reacts to other metals, etc. Even electronically tested it. Sold it on ebay for a nice price and then I get a message from the buyer now claiming it's not gold. So I'm very very cautious with this since ebay is known to rip off people. Honestly I don't think I will ever sell gold on ebay again because of their policies. I haven't heard from the buyer since they said they'd take it to a jeweler to get tested. I'm sure it's 100% 14k.

[@krisraps]

Show Them The paperwork that you tested the gold peace and get them off of your sholders. .

[@helipilot727]

Lots of scamming buyers on ebay who buy something and claim it's broken or not as described to get the ebay refund so they can have it for free. If I am sure I am right, I tell them they have two choices: return it on their dime or keep it. No freebies or discounts.

[@wdwood12372]

You will not be testing to see what metal it is but to tell if the metal you are testing is pure gold. Unfortunately when you are dealing in precious metals on the value of these metals is inflated you will have those who will try to scam others. Unfortunate but it happens so we must be a careful as possible!!

[@sarowie]

There is no senses in using 24K Gold for a wedding ring. 24K is pretty soft. Remember the western movie where they use their teeth to test gold? That works for real. Rings are always made from an alloy and therefore are less then 24K.

[@PickersInc11]

never got it on anything but my stone. thanks -

[@arthurmorgan9559]

Were the fuck you guys at?!?!!??

[@PickersInc11]

file it gold is soft.

[@PickersInc11]

thanks

[@neoarcadezr]

you want me to file a 1500$ ring i just bought? i need other methods :D

[@PickersInc11]

amazon is great and cheap

[@porchialopez5933]

24k gold is absolutely 100% gold or pure gold but 10, 14 or 18 are not 100% gold . It is a mixture of gold and silver or mixture of gold and platinum to make the gold a little bit harder. Besides the lesser the k of gold, the lesser percentage of gold present in the jewelry. If you're just testing the purity of gold this test does not apply because a jewel less than 24K is not pure gold .

[@GamingPete]

I found Gold at my camp o-o

[@PickersInc11]

just about every body does it that way, but im sure you will find a better way to test shit.

[@blessedwing]

Good job proving you weren't worth giving a real ring.

[@NYJYIK]

why would you need to wear goggles?

[@JosefKleba27]

I JUST WANT THE FUCKING MONEY.

[@LSweet2007]

To much babbling!!!!!!

[@elhugeo]

They're still babbling 8 yrs later..