Gold Testing Supplies
Gold is considered one of the safest
investments. And of course, gold jewelry and goods are much more exciting than
intangible assets like stocks. So, the desire to buy and own gold keeps going
strong. However, this unfortunately leads to a lot of fake gold out on the
market. And you need to know exactly what you’ve got to avoid losing money by
overpaying for material, or by underpricing items.
Fortunately, there are many ways to determine
whether or not gold is authentic and pure. One basic way is to see if the metal
is attracted to magnets. However, the magnet you use would need to be very
powerful and won’t give you any specific idea of the metal’s makeup. So,
magnets are helpful as more of a jumping-off point in gold testing.
Experts with a background in working with
precious metals are also adept at observing the colors and features of true
gold and silver over fakes. But even experts need to rely on trustworthy means
of confirmation.
An incredibly surefire way to know the genuine
content of metals is with a gold and silver testing kit. A lot of precious
metal testing is done with acid. Acid has different reactions when it comes in
contact with different materials. For example, if the acid bubbles and turns
green, that metal likely contains very little gold or possibly none at all.
Acid can also determine the karat content of gold. Gold that is less than 18
karat vanishes in under 30 seconds when it comes in contact with acid.
Considering how abrasive and dangerous acid is
to work with, it’s important to use a test stone. To suit your needs, we offer
small, medium, and large-sized test stones. The stones are safe to use with
acid, and their deep black color provides the right backdrop for easily viewing
test results. The stones are perfect for scratching a gold sample onto, as well
as for use with testing needles.
Test needles are various samples of gold held
together on a ring, similar to your keys, or swatches of paint. They are
excellent for doing side by side comparisons with the gold you have in question.
We offer test needles with five different gold samples, ranging from eight
karat to 18 karat.
After a scratch has been done to a gold item,
some corrective work may be needed. We have natural pumice stones available for
removing fire scale, retexturing, and cleaning after test scratching.
As all of these items can be used again and
again, it’s a good idea to have somewhere safe to store and organize your gold
testing supplies. A hardwood box with thick wood and different storage
compartments is ideal. We carry an attractive hardwood storage box option to
keep your supplies protected and organized.
All of these components can be purchased
through our site separately as needed, or as a complete gold test kit.
Finally, while acid testing is an accurate and
affordable way to determine the quality of precious metals, it’s understandable
why some people prefer not to work with acid. It can harm jewelry, flatware,
coins, and other priceless items. It can harm anything else in the vicinity
should an accident occur. And far more importantly, acid is extremely dangerous
to people and animals.
Fortunately, there are great alternatives to
acid testing. Electronic gold testers can determine the gold content of metal
with superior accuracy within seconds. They are also able to detect silver,
platinum, palladium, and gold plate. Electronic gold analyzers are safe,
portable, and easy to use.
We carry the Niton XL2 100p, Niton Gold XRF
Analyzer XL2100, as well as the DXL Desktop Analyzer. While electronic gold
testers aren’t the most inexpensive method available, you can be assured you’ll
get the best price anywhere when purchasing through The Jewelers Toy Store,
powered by Rosenthal Jewelers Supply. We’ll ship our electronic gold testers to
you with fast and free shipping.
Whether you need individual items to replenish
your gold testing supplies, an entire gold and silver testing kit, or an
electronic gold tester, we’ve got you covered. With more than 60 years of
experience, you can rely on The Jewelers Toy Store to bring you the
highest-quality products, the best prices, and fast delivery for all your gold
testing needs.
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