Anybody have an answer to this?

[pixiecrinkle]

How might one tell if a piece of jewelry is solid gold v. gold plated? I have a ring for sale on ebay and someone asked me this question, but I've got no idea. I would guess it's solid, based on where I got it, but I'm sure that's not good enough evidence to give a potential buyer.

Comments

[masterbetty.livejournal.com]

According to my friend that works at an MRI place, gold plated items are magnetic, solid gold isn't. She said a lot of pissed off women leave there, ready to bust their significant others.

[lightning-rose.livejournal.com]

Only if it's plated over an iron compound. If it's brass or silver then it won't be magnetic.

[pixiecrinkle.livejournal.com]

Well, in either case, it's not magnetic, so we're still in the realm of "inconclusive."