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How would you know if a gold is real?

Updated: 9/15/2023
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Typically, real gold will be stamped with values such as 14k (14 karat), 18k GF (18k gold-filled), etc. The best way to tell; however, is to take the piece to a jeweler who has a gold testing kit or gold testing acids.

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