Today, very often when buying a non-expensive product, you come across counterfeits that scammers give out for the original. Especially difficult this issue is considered in the choice of jewelry. Skilful crooks have managed to deceive before that they can easily give out cheap ornaments for expensive accessories made of precious metals. One of the most relevant today is the ability to distinguish white gold from silver. Due to the fact that precious metal is considered to be the most expensive, its products have become incredibly popular in the world jewelry market. Scammers often give out silver for expensive alloy by first-born. How can you tell the difference between white gold and silver?
How to visually distinguish white gold from silver?
Visually, this white gold is very similar to silver-plated. It seems that only qualified jewelers can find differences by using special equipment. However, in order not to fall into the ruse of rascals, it is worth following a number of rules. First, do not buy jewelry in unverified places. It is best to do this in specialized boutiques and give preference to brands that have proven themselves in the market. Secondly, it is best to take an ornament with you, in whose composition you are sure for certain, for comparison. And thirdly, be sure to perform the following simple procedures that are one hundred percent differences of white gold from silver:
- The color of white gold refers to a colder scale, this can be traced visually in comparison with silver.
- Pay attention to the samples. White gold can be 585 or 750 samples. These figures should be clear and easily visible without a lens.
- Silver is soft, and white gold has a more solid structure. Carry out a product of expensive alloy on paper - and there will always be a trace on it.
On the photo below, two rings, on the left - silver (without rhodium plating), on the right - in white gold.
