How Gold Is Tested

Cash4Gold Passes the Test

Cash4Gold takes the process of testing your gold or jewellery very seriously. We use a combination of the latest technology and hands-on testing processes to accurately test your gold. Cash4Gold testers have 2 testing methods available to them: electronic testing and scratch testing.

Electronic Testing

Jewellery that is received by Cash4Gold is first subjected to a state-of-the art electronic testing device. An alligator clip attaches the metal to the small device. After a few drops of test solution are placed on the test area, the machine quickly and accurately provides the gold quality (measured in karats) on its digital display screen.

In the event that the quality of the gold measured by the electronic tester differs from the quality of the gold as reported by the customer who sent it in, the piece will then undergo a second test—the scratch test. The scratch method is the oldest method used in the jewellery industry, and you may have seen it performed by a jeweller or pawn shop operator.

Scratch Testing

Scratch testing involves the use of needles verified as having certain levels of gold and low-grade acid solutions corresponding to each karat level. By treating the pieces with acid and comparing scratches from the needles, the tester can confirm what kind of gold is contained in the piece.

As you can see, the accuracy of gold testing is very important to us. This ensures that you are getting paid fairly.

Cash4Gold purchases items based upon their melt value, which refers to the amount of precious metal contained in the item.

While Cash4Gold purchases diamonds at wholesale rates, we do not purchase gems or semi-precious stones. We recommend that you remove these items from your jewellery before sending since if we purchase your jewellery they will not be returned to you.

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