Testing If The Gold Is Real

This is an easy test you can do from the comfort of your home. It’s a common one used especially in pawnshops. To perform the test, you would need a constant source of flame. A lighter is sufficient, avoid using powerful flames like a blow torch as that would melt your gold or damage it. To test, hold up or hang the gold piece, be careful not to burn yourself, or use something that wouldn’t easily burn. Place the flame under the gold and observe. Real gold will become brighter as it gets hotter. Fake gold on the other hand will become darker or begin changing color. If the piece was gold plated then the thin plated layer will melt away exposing the true metal underneath.