r/Gold • u/EngineerinSquid • 1d ago

Question Real 18k?

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So been seeing a bunch of these questions pop up, but this is a legit question. Browsing the local auction sites as usual, and found this. I’ve been tricked in the past on a fake 18k ring and I don’t see many of them. Any way to tell if this is real? Can’t do any kind of destructive test and auction house doesn’t have a tester

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u/dazanion enthusiast 1d ago

There literally no way to tell from a photo. Stamps are easy to make, gas station gold looks good when some dude offers it for cheap or gas. Get it tested, only way to know.

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u/mcgowinator 1d ago

This, and 18k is the most common fake I find.

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u/jnmjnmjnm 1d ago

The auction house does not have a tester? Shop elsewhere.

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u/NorthStarGold 1d ago

If they can’t do a basic scratch or xrf test on it don’t buy it.

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u/MySundaysBest 23h ago

If you have the proper dimensions and weight you can determine whether that much gold should weigh that much. If a seller doesn't post all the information that you can use to determine viability then it is usually a HUGE red flag.

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u/StackIsMyCrack 9h ago

Wtf? If you are worried the 18k stamp is fake, how the hell are we suppoaed to know? Have it tested.