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<p>[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 345782, member: 5833"]I bought one of those little starter kits for testing gold & silver, then have never had the nerve to try it. The bottles of acid have never been opened, so don't know if they would even give reliable results now. Maybe the best way to learn is to test some things yourself, then have a jeweller test them & see if the results agree. You can ask about testing rolled gold, etc.</p><p><br /></p><p>Not surprised that the main component would test as gold & pearls are genuine. I do believe it is a good quality piece. If setting is British, it may be 9ct.</p><p><br /></p><p>Having the option to wear as a pendant definitely improves its interest for potential buyers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bronwen, post: 345782, member: 5833"]I bought one of those little starter kits for testing gold & silver, then have never had the nerve to try it. The bottles of acid have never been opened, so don't know if they would even give reliable results now. Maybe the best way to learn is to test some things yourself, then have a jeweller test them & see if the results agree. You can ask about testing rolled gold, etc. Not surprised that the main component would test as gold & pearls are genuine. I do believe it is a good quality piece. If setting is British, it may be 9ct. Having the option to wear as a pendant definitely improves its interest for potential buyers.[/QUOTE]
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