How to Check Gold Purity Before You Buy (and Myths to Ignore)

Karat stamps, karat-meter (XRF) tests, acid tests and the magnet myth — practical ways to check whether your gold is really 22K or 21K before you pay.

Key points:
1. "Gold isn't magnetic, so the magnet test proves it's real." Gold isn't magnetic, but neither are brass, copper or…
2. "Bite it." Soft teeth marks tell you nothing reliable and can damage the piece.
3. "Real gold doesn't change colour." Lower-karat gold can tarnish slightly because of its copper and silver content…
4. Ask for the karat and weight in grams to be written on the receipt.
5. Check the weight on the shop's digital scale yourself.

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