How Are Rings Tested for Gold?

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Tip 1 - How to Tell if Gold Is Real

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fa 1uzure | permalink

By American standards, fake gold is anything less than 10 Karats/Carats. If you're wondering whether your gold is real, the most reliable way to find out is to take it to a certified jeweler and have it tested. If you want to check for...
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Tip 2 - How To Test Gold – 5 DIY Ways To Spot Fake Gold | SBC Gold

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by jan Karnebeek | permalink

Collectors of gold know that this precious metal has unique properties that can be identified through careful examination. You can learn to identify genuine gold and avoid being misled through devious practices. Protect your assets and be certain that the gold you buy matches the published claim. How to Test Gold Jewelry Jewelers make an... Read more »

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Tip 3 - The Gold Ring Test on Cheek for Iron Deficiency | eHow

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dan Doherty | permalink

Iron is a component of hemoglobin, the oxygen carrying part of red blood cells. Without enough iron, the body does not get enough oxygen causing a person with low iron to feel continuously exhausted. Iron deficiency, a type of anemia, is usually treated by increasing the amount of iron a person consumes.

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