JSP Gold Jewelry Testing Acid 10k 14k 18k Kit Scratch Tester Stone + N52 Magnet

GENUINE JSP ACIDS
Gold testing via acid solutions is a classic way of testing gold items for their karat values. This method is best used on scrap gold to be smelted due to the destructive nature of the testing but can be used on gold pieces to be worn if the testing is done in an inconspicuous spot.
PLEASE NOTE: Gold testing acids are made using NITRIC ACID that can harm the skin. Please exercise caution when using this method of testing, including proper protective eyewear and gloves. Nitric Acid can burn the skin and leave stains.
This
silver neodymium N52 rare earth magnet
is perfect for preliminary gold, silver & platinum testing before using test acids or another method. Precious metals are not magnetic, therefore this magnet should not pull anything that is true, genuine gold, silver, or platinum. This method is not 100% accurate, as this will pull pieces that are gold plated and there are certain types of steel, copper, and similar metals that are not magnetic. This is best used as a preliminary test in conjunction with test acids or a gold tester or to verify the hallmark.
To use, simply place the magnet near the piece you are testing. If a non-precious metal is detected, the piece will be pulled toward the magnet. Precious metals are not magnetic and pure precious metals should not be pulled toward the magnet.
Procedures for Testing Gold, Platinum and Silver:
To test for the karat value of gold, platinum, and silver, you will need the following materials and tools:
The black acid testing stone that is washed thoroughly with water prior to each test (Click Here to Purchase)
A needle file
Acids
Reference Gold – Either Gold Testing Needles or Verified Gold Pieces
Neutralizer to Clean Acid from Stone and material – Optional
Testing for 10K, 12K and 14K:
Scratch or Rub the piece onto the test stone, leaving a visible deposit of gold on the stone. Next to this position, scratch the appropriate needle (10, 12, or 14K) – if you do not have needles you can use a gold item that has a known karat value. Place a drop of the appropriate acid (the same solution as the needle/gold item you have used) on the stone where the gold deposits are. If the gold is the same karat or higher, the acid will not affect the gold marks. If the gold piece is of a lower karat, the scratched deposit will dissolve and eventually disappear while the mark from the needle will stay.
When testing for potential gold plated items such as heavy necklaces and earrings, use a metal file to make a slight gouge in the piece. Place a drop of acid (the acid should match the karat value of the gold on the piece) onto the gouge. If the item is gold-plated, the acid will slowly dissolve the metal underneath. If the item is pure gold, no reaction should occur.
By repeated trial, the karat of the gold pieces can be determined to a close approximation.
(Caution: Many objects are marked 14K but were fabricated prior to 1982 when it was legal to mark items 14K, but in reality, the gold was 13.5K When testing 13.5K gold the 14K solution will not dissolve the scratch but will make it lose its brightness and will turn it into a yellow-rusty color)
Testing for 18K
Repeat the steps from above and apply 18K acid. Any gold that is less than 18K will disappear in less than 30 seconds. Gold that remains on the stone is 18K or higher.
Testing for White Gold
The same procedure and Testing Acid for platinum can be used for 18K white gold. The material on the stone should start changing to a light bronze color in about three minutes. For 14K white gold, the material on the stone should disappear in 15 seconds.
NOTE: We are an authorized distributor of JSP.
JSP is the only manufacturer for all gold testing acids in the United States. If you purchase any acids in the U.S. with another brand name, it is inauthentic. Therefore, they may not perform as expected.
Because our acids are authentic, we can guarantee they are sealed, fresh, and that we rotate our stock frequently.
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GENERAL RETURN POLICY
If you are not satisfied with the item(s) purchased from us, you may return your item(s) in original condition for a refund within 14 days of
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after contacting us. No returns will be accepted for any reason after the 14-day period.
Items returned in unused, original condition, will be refunded in full. However,
restocking fees may apply
to discretionary returns or returns that arrive back not in the original conditions sent. Returned merchandise must include all packaging, along with included contents and accessories,
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There will be no refunds or exchanges for used gold testers or any testing liquids (gold testing liquid, acids, R.I. liquid, gel refills).
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