Could You Actually Jewelry Real Gold In It?

(WXYZ) - Now we have all heard stories about the neighbor who traded in some old gold necklaces, and left with a check for more than a thousand dollars. But many of us have yet to visit a workshop for gold, because we do not think we have something of value.

Many people have some old necklaces and earrings. But you're too embarrassed to bring them to a store of gold, because you understand, they will tell you, it's jewelry to customers all useless. So we wanted to see if there is a way to find your own if it is authentic or just plain stupid is gold?

"In a couple of boxes of costume jewelry, you can find some silver, gold fill, and almost every time you come to find gold," said John Saylor buy gold.

So how do you know it? Jon Saylor store owner said he did not have a pattern as ancient jewelry was not marked.

"They are used to indicate the gold. It was not 10k, not 14k," according to Saylor.

Saylor employees with a small magnet, costume jewelry is made of steel over and sticks.

"Many people use the magnet test, love everything that is not a precious metal. The precious metals are not magnetic," said Saylor.

But Saylor said that the test of the magnet can go wrong. 14k sold the gold, this bracelet as $ 400, can have a steel that sticks to a magnet.

Thus, Saylor said, do not be embarrassed uncertain? Bring it in.

"Even if you think it would be foolish to do if you suspect that might be good, get, it does not hurt to check," said Saylor.

Professionals use as a test of nitric acid to determine if something is real gold, but if you know what you do best to skip this step. Remember, gold buyers do not charge anything for the inspection of jewelry: it will take in.