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Jewelry Designer from NY

I’m just a humble jewelry designer from NY who is trying to get used to all this stuff! From Natalie in New York, Arkansas

Is there an easy way to determine if my gold necklace is real gold or gold plated?

There are many plating materials out there that make an item look like gold or silver. If you are questioning what type of metal you have there are a few things that may help determine if your item is solid and “real” without damaging the item.

Value of 14K Gold Ring

I have a 14 karat gold ring that weighs 0.3 ounces on my postage scale. Can you tell me what the value of gold in this ring is and what I should expect to get for it from a refiner? – Bob in Columbia, MO