Silver and Gold

It is very hard to tell whether or not silver and gold are real by just looking at them. However, if you buy them at most jewelry stores, they are real. Jewelry stores have employees that know everything about jewelry and they will wait on you so you get the best service. Buying real silver and gold will not be cheap.

If you want to learn for yourself, there are several books and other reading material available to you that details the difference in gold and silver and how to tell if it is real or not. This will help you become educated and if someone else needs help knowing if their gold or silver is real, you can help them.

If you purchase real gold or silver then there will be a number on the back. Fake gold and silver will usually have the manufactures name on the back instead of numbers. There are tests you can run at home, in your spare time if you need help determining if it is real or not.

Gold and silver can get very expensive. When you are buying something at an auction, it may have you spending thousands of dollars before you win it. Watch the prices carefully and don't spend more than you can afford. When in doubt, if you want to know if something is real silver or gold, take it to an expert in a jewelry store. They have everything they need to tell if it is the real thing or a fake.