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Testing for Fake Silver and Gold with Magnets

NSilver Barseodymium magnets are very strong and can help to test the authenticity of gold and silver bars, coins, bullion, or jewelry. However, it is important to note that this method is not foolproof.


How It Works

Gold and silver are not considered ferromagnetic due to their lack of iron, nickel, and cobalt. With that said, if a neodymium magnet is attracted to the gold or silver, that means that it contains trances of other metals and is not pure. 

However, this test is not entirely foolproof. For example, if the item is made from aluminum or copper, it will also not be attracted to a neodymium magnet. 

Additionally, some fake jewelry may be made of ferromagnetic materials and still pass the magnet test if the magnet is not strong enough to detect the material. Therefore, it is important to use a strong neodymium magnet when testing jewelry for authenticity.

Magnet Recommendations

As mentioned above, it's important to use a strong neodymium magnet when testing gold or silver for purity. 

We usually recommend using a 1/2 x 1/8 Inch N42 Disc Magnet.


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