Here are the EASY conversions to calculate Grams to Penny weights and Pennyweights to Grams:

Take the weight (be sure you have the scale on the correct setting (Grams or Pennyweights)? -And multiply:

Pennyweights to Grams............multiply by 1.555

Grams to Pennyweights............Multiply by 0.643

1 gram = 0.643 pennyweights (troy)
1 pennyweight = 1.555 grams (troy)

20 pennyweights (dwt.) = 1 ounce -troy
31.1035 grams = 1 ounce troy

When you buy gold from ANYONE, you want to be sure of what you're getting!

HERE'S HOW:

Be sure to weigh it, and Acid test it before putting it away and throwing away the box it came in!

DON'T HAVE A SCALE? Go to E-bay and buy one (Where else)??? LOL! -Search under: "Gram Scale"  to buy an inexpensive one. (About $12-$20).

DO YOU BUY GOLD ON E-BAY? While your at it, if you buy gold jewelry for yourself, it's always a good idea to get a simple gold testing kit as well. Search E-bay under: "Gold Testing Kit" or Gold Acid Testing". Cost: Approx. $15 - $20.
It's so easy to test for gold content!  The test only takes about 5-10 seconds -  to test an item!
- That's right!  It's fast, simple, easy & helps you know and rest assured what you're buying is REAL or NOT!

Unfortunately, there are some unscrupulous sellers that try to sell fake jewelry, or sometimes, the karat of the jewelry can be less (much less or even totally fake) than marked. Sometimes the Clasp is marked and is real, but soldered to a fake chain. Sad for the poor buyer who gets fooled. That's why we test!

Unfortunately sometimes gold cannot be definitively assessed unless you really cut into it to acid test it.


I always test everything I buy, and you can too.

The gold test kit should come with simple instructions. Just ask the seller!

Hope this guide helps you.

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Thanks & Happy E-baying!  :)