1, check the edge of jewelry for signs of fading.
Turn on the bright desk lamp or other lights and observe the edge details of the jewelry under the light. If the edge is found to be faded or worn, it is likely that the gold-plated layer on the surface of the jewelry has fallen off, and this jewelry is not pure gold.
2. Use magnets to detect the authenticity of gold ornaments.
Put the magnet above the jewelry and slowly approach the jewelry. If you feel that the magnet is pulled down by a force, it means that the jewelry is not pure gold, and it may contain other metals that attract magnets, because pure gold belongs to non-ferrous metals and will not be attracted by magnets.
3. Drop vinegar on the surface of jewelry and observe its color change.
Prepare a dropper full of white vinegar, put the jewelry on the table and drop two or three drops of white vinegar on the jewelry. If the jewelry changes color, it means it is not made of pure gold.
4. Use epigraphy to test.
Put the test stone on the table and draw a line on it. If there are solid traces of gold on the stone, then the jewelry on your hand is pure gold. If there is no trace or the trace is light, it is probably gold-plated jewelry or gold-free. In addition, be especially careful when using the test stone, because it is likely to damage your jewelry.