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 than marked.

Sometimes the piece can be marked 14k but is totally fake! -That happened to me and that's why I bought an acid testing kit!

Also, please note: Some real gold early period jewelry (or even current gold pieces made by private artists) aren't marked at all but are real gold...so a gold testing kit is wonderful to take with you  if you do the garage sale/estate sale hunts on the weekends.

I always keep my little portable gold scale and acid testing kit with me- even if I go to a department store, I bring my gram scale! I have even gotten great deals at department stores when they bought pieces long ago and didn't re-evaluate them when gold went up! LOL! -I just love a bargain -Don't you?

Tip: To prevent kinks from forming in link necklaces, run the chain through a straw and fasten the clasp. Lay it flat in a drawer or tray.

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!  :)