How to Use Gold Acid Testing Kit - Test For Gold or Silver!

[@truelytreasured3990]

Good morning Taco! I've been selling jewelry for a few years now and have the same metal testing kit as you but without the box. It was $18 and I keep mine in a sandwich baggie. The acid won't eat through the plastic, I've had them in there for a couple of years or more in the same bag and I put the stone in there wet alot. Some use different stones to test for silver and gold but it's not necessary. When you're using the silver test acid you can see the dark brown better if you use a qtip or something white to wipe it up with. Lastly, please please please don't scratch the face of jewelry or other things to test it. Try to use the very edge of the piece or the back of it where it's hidden because it leaves scuff marks on the design and can ruin the look of the piece. Much love to you from Michigan ❤

[@just.j5302]

Does this work on flatware as well? I have two pounds of large spoons that have what appears to be an old Hallmark (I think they're solid silver), but I need to test them before I try to sell them...don't want someone to rip me off!

[@truelytreasured3990]

@just.j5302 yes it does. Make sure to test the shank and the blade on the knives because sometimes only part of them is silver. You also have to get a deep scratch to make sure it isn't heavily plated.

[@pomskylifenova7344]

Cool

[@pukebucket5360]

@@truelytreasured3990 is there a way to test stuff without damaging the piece?

[@sharonzotoff3975]

I watched other KZbinrs test jewelry they find and I've never gotten a good look at the results. Your marks were really clear and the results really stood out, so thank you!

[@christinegreywolf]

FYI - In my experience scrapping and selling precious metal jewelry, I have discovered that certain countries are more suspect at marking an item as gold or sterling silver and it not being so. I have come across the most fakes from China and Italy. Just be aware when buying online. Just because it is marked gold or sterling does not make it so. That is why before I sell a piece of jewelry I always test it for confirmation!

[@rubyruby2703]

Where you selling. I would like to buy from you .send your link

[@jamiehughes5573]

China is not surprising, they fake alot of stuff and it ends up on Alibaba, wish or temu

[@lisahi7388]

A surprise Sunday video. Excellent information, thank you! Please don't shovel Tuesdays snow storm.

[@michaeltreadwell777]

Great video Taco. I have that exact same kit here in England and it has proved invaluable - so quick and easy. Thanks for sharing, take care 🙂

[@susansmith6680]

Thanks for the Sunday video but this is your day off. Thanks for explaining the acid test kit for jewelry.

[@TermaMary]

Great demo, thank you. Really appreciated the using 18k to test silver, that makes me more confident to try

[@joyfurrow5101]

Thanks so much for the info. Sorry, did you say where to get the test kits? Not on line, but at a store. Thanks!

[@marykspencer1111]

This was a very good video for home testing jewelry

[@cynthiaedwards3439]

Good morning to you Taco. I just want to say thank you so very much for sharing this video with us. I do know that I will definitely be purchasing this jewelry testing kit. Have a great day Taco ❤.

[@OriginalNethead]

Taco's first ring acted like 12k gold-filled, not straight gold. The 14k went lighter and red. It might be 14k, but I'd have a professional check before selling as gold. Old sellers toss the silver solution; once you've seen the 18k make silver "curdle" up there's no mistaking it. I sold jewelry for 18 years and almost never needed the 22k or platinum acids. (I've found counterfeit 14k early and often - Chinese brass. Anything marked Tiffany is automatically fake until proven otherwise. Etc,) . I use ivory soap and water to get the marks off of my stone. Works fine. If an item scratches up a different color - silver or gold scratches red etc - no need for acid. It ain't.

[@dawnieb.7394]

But his first test seemed to work, so why wouldn't it just be straight 10K gold? Is it related to what happened with the 14K?

[@Cthomas5678]

How would I know that a pawn shop is giving me the right price on gold ?just curious and thinking of selling some gold jewelry

[@just.j5302]

Silver as well...I have two pounds of spoons with old marks and someone tried to tell me 'i don't know what that is' - yeah right 🙄

[@dawnieb.7394]

You can Google the price of gold (and silver); it changes daily. I wouldn't go to a pawn shop though; go to a gold dealer or jeweler who has a good reputation (look up reviews of their business online).

[@diamonddavemusic]

One other tip when testing for sterling silver, aside from using the 18K gold acid test fluid where the blue is very easy to see, is to try also using the silver acid test fluid, give it a few seconds to activate, then wipe the wet silver acid with a clean dry white paper towel or clean dry white tissue. If the metal scratch contains sterling silver, the paper towel will clearly show a red tint mark, like a small blood stain. If the metal scratch has no sterling silver, the paper towel will show no red spots at all, and will quickly dry and be completely spotless. It's a good idea to make a long mark as seen on this video, and use both the 18K gold test fluid and the silver test fluid to help determine whether the item is indeed sterling silver. I've had good results to confirm the presence of sterling silver using both fluids together. I hope this tip helps. ✌

[@evelynealfieri9396]

Happy Super Day Sunday ! Thank You for Sharing 😄 Have a great day !

[@georgiacorey954]

Ty for sharing. I learned something. I didn't know the gold 18k acid turned metallic blue on silver.

[@jamesjr5500]

I've seen people do this type of testing before and have always wondered does scratching it on the stone damage the jewelry?

[@uschibuchanan5329]

Excellent advice 😊thanks

[@maladylis08]

That's a really great explanation of how to test the metals easily. Thanks !

[@lindak7623]

Oh my, it's Sunday, and we get a video. Enjoy Super Bowl Day. Go KC!!

[@conniemccollam2605]

Happy day with an extra video from Taco. Yes, yes, go Kansas City. We live near Pittsburgh, but I like KC all season

[@carolineloeser3071]

Great tutorial. Thank you for sharing this information

[@jamest9272]

Taco when the line turns brown under 14k it is 10k

[@booper343]

Great demonstration! I have to say as a jewelry lover that hearing that scratching caused me pain lol

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Thank you, great info. Take care.

[@MysticRuler-n4j]

Good info Taco…thanks.

[@dorisbern6539]

Taco, thank you for this adventure. I had never seen anything like this before, it was interesting.😮😮😮

[@kevintyerman1906]

Thank you Taco, I have just gotten a testing kit, and this was useful for confirming how I should be using it. I watch your storage videos, so yours came up first in the search. Greetings from Australia!

[@dameanvil]

00:35 🧪 Overview of the acid test kit and its components. 02:01 🧤 Importance of wearing gloves and cleaning the stone. 02:17 💍 Testing an unmarked gold ring for authenticity. 03:07 🧱 Explanation of the testing process for different gold karats. 05:04 🔎 Confirming the ring as 14 karat gold. 05:47 📿 Transition to testing a silver ring and a dime. 06:16 🟦 Using 18 karat acid to test silver (turns blue). 07:48 🟥 Using the silver acid tester (turns red). 08:56 ⚠ Differences in acid reactions for authentic and non-authentic silver. 10:01 📝 Summary of the testing process and additional tips. 11:09 📹 Conclusion and final thoughts on the acid testing method.

[@aussieinohio769]

I bought one of those kits a few years ago (Cheap and works well) Thank you for showing the 18k on silver, It will make it a lot easier to confirm silver. Could never tell the difference between the red and the brown.

[@connieloveridge6971]

Thanks! This was so helpful! I'm new to this and have now tested earrings I found at a garage sale that are marked 18K. The line didn't go away, so I'm very happy that my $1 purchase should now be worth considerably more. Especially appreciated your tip about testing silver with the 18k solution. I have a ton of that type jewelry to test so that will be a big help!

[@Dardrum]

Very informative Taco, thanks

[@patanne3680]

Hi. Taco. Yay a Sunday video I don't have jewelry but that is so cool.Good to know for storage hunters. Nice Sunday surprize. Thanks.

[@NanaColeen]

Thank you for this video🤗 I have seen this testing process before, but nobody really showed and told what to look for. I am glad you showed us this. Looks pretty easy if ya know what the heck you are looking at

[@marionpetford7374]

Nice surprise to see taco on Sunday 😊

[@thriftyfox]

Use the 18ct acid to clean your stone, then neutralize with bicarb and it's back to new.

[@cindymichaud7111]

Hi Taco! Thanks for the chemistry lesson. Have a blessed day and smoochies to Salsa!!! 💖✝

[@catherinedileo7393]

Thank you so much. I ordered my kit. But I was so scared to try it out. Like I'm gonna mess it up. You made it seem so easy now i'm looking forward to testing my jewelry. How long do those chemicals last do they expire in a few months or what?

[@danielbell7855]

I just ordered my kit from Amazon and in the instruction booklet I believe it says that the fluids stay good for 8 or 9 months if stored properly.

[@brianleahy8998]

That was really interesting...thanks for the video

[@roytherocketparsons9096]

Oh cool these are fun tests!

[@colleenferguson9237]

Thanks Taco, I found this video very helpful. Always nice to get an extra video.

[@DorkyThrifters]

Thanks for the video! You can use the platinum acid to clean your stone also.

[@sarahl6296]

Rub it with a q tip. If the q tip is red, it's silver. Easily to see that way

[@Jeeprgirl]

Thanks for the demo! I’ve been wanting one of these kits for awhile!

[@janecharlton6780]

Good video Taco stacks 😊

[@elizabethtassonecuprunneth7882]

Does it scratch the jewelry piece to rub on the stone?

[@diamonddavemusic]

It's best to scratch in an inconspicuous location, on the backside of a jewelry piece, where a small scratch may not be visible. Most scratches can be buffed out, but it will require a little bit of work to remove the scratch if it bothers you.

[@teresadreamer8554]

Great information, didn't know any of this thanks 😊

[@Abdelfatteh_Saied]

Is there an acid for the gold 24 Karat.?

[@diamonddavemusic]

Yes. Most test kits will contain acid for 14k, 18k, and 24k gold testing.

[@annebanks8456]

Thanks for the video it was very interesting 💍

[@antoinettesmart7109]

You can use a magnet but beware of the spring clasps on a necklace because the little spring inside that is not gold. And a magnet will stick to the clasp even though the rest of the chain may be gold. Just so no one tries to trick you.

[@quadradomus]

Except if you have gold, a magnet won’t tell you what carat it is.

[@Zeee_love]

A lot of fakes are copper with plating,

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

That was very interesting Taco! I know nothing about metals, so I would be hard pressed to know what was what!! Thank you for sharing this information with us!!! Blessings always! ❤️✝️😊

[@bobbythebuyer]

good videos...also when you go and wipe the acid off with paper towel you can see the blue or red better as well...

[@victoriamontes3213]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@ppshale7223]

Taco stacks! Taco stacks! Taco stacks! Thanks for taking the time to share this with us all ! I appreciate you! Stay safe stay great and keep up the good work!!!!

[@cathychitwood3913]

I have a lot of jewelry from family members and just received a testing kit. So glad you did the presentation. If I find gold and silver, where do I go to sell it?

[@dawnieb.7394]

You can take it to any reputable gold/silver dealer or jeweler.

[@bevparlee8451]

You should put the acid on the line going in the same direction and there would be less waste and easier to see

[@dawnieb.7394]

I think he did it the other way so that we would be able to see the difference.

[@irenelacour3486]

You can also use a magnet

[@rossjudd6049]

A magnet, however will not tell you the difference in gold content.

[@MississippiPickers]

Thanks for the Video Taco Man!

[@danielbell7855]

I just started stacking silver for the bouillon value. I've been nervous to scratch my coins to do this test but I just did it this morning for the first time. I was very gentle and I couldn't even see a mark on the coin. I'm probably worried about nothing because I'm only collecting for the silver value not for the collector value. because

[@resellingandthrifting]

Thank you for thos video Taco. Very good ay explaining. Sharing you out def.😊

[@mistysadventures7770]

Great Video!

[@stewiepoohie2979]

How do you know if it’s gold filled though???

[@patty237]

Your good Taco Stacks thank you have a great day…

[@trinidad7632]

Thanks Taco searching for my kit now

[@TacoStacks]

Hope you like it!

[@Kevinb-z2p]

Question... what if I scratch a gold looking material but the scratch goes on the stone silver in color AND does NOT dissolve when I apply the 18kt testing acid ? (Only the 22kt acid dissolves it)

[@rodola647]

So you’re picking the 49ers?

[@rose-mr7cv]

Thanks, Taco! Your video was very helpful to me!

[@rubyred8845]

Thanks for the lesson Taco! 😉

[@JennyA1961]

Very interesting, thanks. ❤🐨

[@Jojo257]

No need to apologise mate thanks for showing us take care and please give Salsa big hugs for me 👍🇦🇺

[@jonimosteller8946]

Very cool ! I often wondered how you know for sure 👍

[@cherylb1349]

Interesting. How do you clean the stone?

[@kathymckay5286]

Superstar!! I’m colour blind so this is great

[@maryamabdulrehman8059]

Hiya, I'm thinking about getting this set however my question is that can the acid test tell the difference between plated gold or silver vs real gold or silver? Thank you

[@diamonddavemusic]

If you suspect the item is plated, it will need to be scratched more deeply, but the test kit featured in this video is not as effective and the acid tests used by most jewelry shops. They can better determine if an item is plated or if it is a solid precious metal. But again, it will require a deeper scratch that may leave some permanent damage.

[@maryamabdulrehman8059]

@diamonddavemusic thank you much appreciated

[@plumbingdusty]

I need to know does this proof that it is peeled all the way through how can it not be gold, plated, and still trick you

[@anthonynash2899]

Taco the teacher,👏👏👏👍🏻🤠🇬🇧

[@elaineervin3365]

Does the same chemicals you use, That can you use them on a raw material? I'm trying to identify the oar that I have been searching for?

[@carolynsimone8647]

Very informative...I usually take to jewery store, and get cash in hand...😅 most of the time you can also use a magnet...won't srick to gold...🥰🥰

[@laurablake4194]

Any idea why 12k acid is not available? Ty!

[@VanderTrip]

With silver the easiest way is to, after applying acid, wipe with a cotton swab and if it’s dark/brick red it’s silver anything else that’s not silver will be green or brownish…

[@resellingandthrifting]

Oh 1 question: Does the solution not work if its older than a certain amount. Like does it last a year, 3-6 months etc. Ty

[@sarahtomaszewski1804]

Definitely goes bad

[@neptunessorrow6119]

What if my 18k gold bracelet fades, but doesn’t fade entirely? I can still see a slight outline of the scratch

[@TacoStacks]

Do the 14k test and compare the results. You might also want to do the 10k results. You might have a 16k grade

[@neptunessorrow6119]

@@TacoStacks the 14kt results were definitely a lot better , I don’t think it really faded at all. But the bracelet says “750” which is 18kt so it’s lying about the kt? But still real gold? Weird, but thanks! Very informative video

[@enemydown.gaming]

Its means your 18k gold is under karat,like 17,5k not 18k

[@enemydown.gaming]

i think the line in the middle is lower than 14k? right? maybe its only 13k?

[@monelleny]

What does it mean if the marks for 14k gold fade and turn redish?

[@508Magnets]

Would any materials give a false positive? I tested a ring today that came up 18k, but it just really doesn't look like gold to me.

[@TacoStacks]

I don’t see why a material would give a false positive. I have never had issues using these methods. If the ring came up as 18k it should also pass for 10k and 14k so make sure it also does that

[@brucelong-tl8lw]

The fluid is red, so won’t it always be red?

[@janeodom3671]

Excellent content! Thanks!

[@markbelanger5757]

How about a white stone? wouldn't it show color better?

[@mousemeat1352]

Thanks for the tutorial.

[@FestusHaggen-e5u]

Great video. Thanks!

[@crewnail1763]

How about gold-plated, electroplated jewelry? Can you be fooled thinking it's pure gold/silver or plated?

[@jacquelynkirby1442]

😮 acid scares me!

[@jacquelynkirby1442]

LSD. Battery acid..any mention of acid I'm out! Lol. But not. That shit scares me

[@brentherring5332]

Thank you for the information

[@Sheenasalesthriftytreasures]

Thank you ❤❤

[@MOHAMMED-OBAIDAT184]

how many seconds should I wait

[@JaquelBurdine]

Where to get scrap gold from guys affordable

[@lous.6372]

Thanks!

[@TacoStacks]

You bet!

That dime is clad AKA cupronickel, there are real silver dimes and most people don't know the difference between silver dimes and clad dimes, you should specify what kind of dime you are using.

[@jessenoel7552]

What type acid for 10k and 14 and 18 22 and 24 are they all test with different type of acid plz get back to me and write like chlorine for 10k murtic acid 14k etc plz and thanks

[@TacoStacks]

The proper acid is included with the kit. Purchase the kit thru the video and you will have exactly what you need

[@beatrixfourie9792]

Interesting, thanks.

[@TacoStacks]

Thanks for watching!

[@taylorbabcock7392]

What about showing what fake things will look like

[@steveprouse9634]

925 use 14kt