How to check if your gold is real
Ensuring your gold is genuine is key to protecting your investment. In this article, we'll guide you through simple methods to help you verify the authenticity of your gold.
Verifying the authenticity of your gold is essential to protect your investment and avoid fake products.
Key tests for checking gold authenticity include looking for stamps, checking the weight, using a magnet and performing a float test.
Gold certificates are crucial for confirming purity and authenticity, ensuring your purchase is genuine and valuable.
Always buy from reputable suppliers who offer certified gold with proof of authenticity and quality.
Importance of verifying your gold
When buying gold, whether in the form of jewellery, coins or bars, ensuring its authenticity is essential. Gold is a highly sought-after commodity, which has unfortunately led to an increase in counterfeit products.
The gold you buy should meet investment-grade standards – at least 22K (95.8% pure) and certified by a reputable authority. Gold certificates are crucial as they confirm authenticity and serve as proof of ownership.
Whether you're buying for investment or personal use, ensuring your gold is genuine protects you from potential scams or losses. Verifying the authenticity of your gold can also give you peace of mind that you're getting what you’ve paid for and that your investment is sound.
Easy ways to verify your gold
Here are some simple tests you can use to quickly assess whether your physical gold is real.
- Look for stamps
Real gold often has small marks or stamps, such as 24K, 18K or 14K, indicating its purity. These stamps are typically found on gold jewellery and bars. However, fake gold can also have fake stamps, so be cautious and verify further. - Check the weight
Gold is a dense and heavy metal. If your gold item feels lighter than expected, it may not be genuine. Compare it to a similar gold item of the same size to check for discrepancies. - Use a magnet
Gold is not magnetic, so holding a strong magnet near your gold item can help find out if it's real. If the item is pulled toward the magnet, it’s likely a fake. However, keep in mind that some fake gold may not be magnetic. - Do the float test
Fill a glass with water and carefully drop your gold item in. Gold is solid and will sink quickly. If the item floats or hovers, it is likely not real gold. This test works best with solid gold pieces, as gold-plated items might still sink.
While these tests help you verify your gold’s authenticity, they’re not foolproof. To ensure the highest quality, always buy gold from reputable suppliers that provide proper certification. Gold certificates confirm the gold's authenticity, weight, purity and ownership, offering a safeguard against counterfeit products.
At Equiti Gold, we are registered with the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and ensure the gold we supply meets the highest standards by partnering with UAEGD certified refineries. Each gold delivery includes a certificate verifying the authenticity, providing assurance of its quality.
