Your gold jewelry can last a lifetime if you take good care of it. And before you buy, it’s worth knowing how to distinguish real gold from imitation. Here’s a practical guide.
How to know if a jewel is real gold
1. Find the stamp
Gold jewelry has a small stamp with the carat weight: 10K, 14K, 18K or in milliseconds (417, 585, 750It is usually on the closure of the chain, on the clasp of the bracelet or inside the ring. If you see GP, GF or HGE, means that it is plated or filled with gold, not solid gold.
2. The test of the magnet
Gold is not magnetic. If the piece sticks to a magnet, it is most likely not gold (although the clasp may have an steel spring, so check the piece itself).
3. Pay attention to the wear and tear
If another color appears below in areas of higher friction (reddish, gray, or greenish), it usually means that the bath is being used up.
4. Take her to a jeweler
Homemade tests help, but the only safe way is for a jeweler to examine it with acid or with a measuring instrument. At La Borla Gold we do this in the store; bring your piece to us and we’ll tell you what it is.
How to care for your gold jewelry
In everyday life
- Take them off To go to the beach or the pool: chlorine and salt can damage gold and stones.
- Apply the perfume and creams first the jewels.
- Take them off to exercise or work with your hands, to avoid blows and for them to bend.
- Keep them separate, In bags or in a jewelry box with compartments so that they don't scratch each other.
How to clean them at home
- Prepare a container with warm water and a few drops of mild soap.
- Leave the jewel in the water for a few minutes.
- Brush it with a soft toothbrush, especially in the gaps and around the stones.
- Rinse it with water and dry it with a soft cloth that does not release lint.
Avoid bleach, chlorine and abrasive products. With parts with delicate pearls or stones, it is best to consult us first.
When to take it to a jeweler
- If the chain closure doesn't close properly or it opens by itself.
- If a stone moves or has fallen down.
- If the ring is too big or too small for you.
- If the white gold starts to turn yellow: it needs a new bath of rhodium.
In our store we make Repairs: chain and bracelet welding, changing of brooches, sizing adjustment, polishing and rhodium plating. Also We recorded names and dates.
Do you have gold that you no longer use?
Also in La Borla We buy gold. Come to the store and we will evaluate your piece on the spot.
Visit us at 10740 W Flagler St, Suite 1, Miami o Write to us on WhatsApp.
