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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;tie.dye.cat, post: 291453, member: 152&quot;]Use magnets to do quick checks for gold.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don&#039;t forget earring backs (the little things you put on to keep them in place).&nbsp; I&#039;ve found plenty of 14k ones on costume jewelry, and they do add up dollarwise.</p><p><br /></p><p>After a while you&#039;ll notice that most of the better costume jewelry is just &quot;neater&quot; looking - not made as sloppily.</p><p><br /></p><p>And never assume anything.&nbsp; The other day I had a ratty chain with half the goldtone worn off with a pendant that I was just about to toss into the junk pile; something made me stop and take a second look.&nbsp; The pendant on it was 14k gold with a carved piece of angel skin coral in the center.</p><p><br /></p><p>I&#039;m sure I can think of more tips, but gotta run right now.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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