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    How to tell if a gold bracelet is real?

    Quick answer

    Real gold bracelets show correct hallmarks for purity, consistent weight, and quality clasps. Magnet and scratch tests are unreliable alone, plating fools them. Branded pieces need brand-specific authentication; unbranded gold may need assay for full purity proof.

    Customer

    Market stall '18k' bracelet, magnet didn't stick. How to tell if a gold bracelet is real for sure?

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    Non-magnetic doesn't mean solid gold, brass and plated alloys vary. We check hallmarks, construction, and weight. For unbranded pieces we say when full assay is the next step.

    Customer

    No brand, just stamps.

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    Send clear stamp photos. If you're spending serious money, professional review beats stall seller promises.

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