6 methods of how to know if your Gold is real.
Credits: http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-Gold-Is-Real 6 methods of how to know if your Gold is real. credits: http://www.wikihow.com/Tell-if-Gold-Is-Real Method 1 of 6: Visual Inspection By American standards, fake gold is anything less than 10 Karats/Carats. If you're wondering whether your gold is real, the most reliable way to find out is to take it to a certified jeweler and have it tested. If you want to check for yourself, here's a list of tests you can conduct to tell if your gold is real. The first thing to do to check if you have real gold is to look at it. Look for particular signs that point to real gold. 1 Inspect the piece for official markings. A stamp will indicate either fineness (1-999 or .1-.999) or karat (10K, 14K, 18K, 22K or 24K). A magnifying glass will make this easier. An older piece might not have a visible marking due to wear. Counterfeit pieces can often have a marking that appears authentic; more testing may be needed e...