Hundreds of kilograms of counterfeit gold jewelry circulate on the Romanian market. Many are so well made that only a specialist can tell the difference.
Local: We live in Romania, it is very difficult to recognize fakes
Local: First of all the provider, I go to safe places, to centers that I know
In order not to be fooled, specialists advise us to check the markings on the jewel, but also the data in the certificate.
Mihai Bucătaru, jeweler: We have to pay attention mostly to the 3 dies, they are marked in the first idea with the title mark which shows us the carat of the gold, being 14, 18 represented by 750, 585, then the mark from the ANPC, it being noted for gold in a rectangular border, it is also the mark of responsibility
For our safety when purchasing a precious accessory, we should ensure that we receive an original quality certificate, tax receipt, invoice and warranty. There are also more convenient methods to verify jewelry.
Mihai Bucătaru, jeweler: It would be the option that gold is not a metal that reacts to the magnet. When we use a magnet near the jewel and it is attracted, then we can say that we mostly know that it does not contain gold, we can also identify the color by immersing the jewel in a vinegar bath. If the color changes, we can realize that the gold color is not the real one, but these summers should be avoided
ANPC management recommends that we buy only from authorized stores.
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