Is your gold or silver FAKE?
Find out at home.
Fakes can look real, but they can't act real. Our free 10-page picture guide walks you through six simple tests using things you already have at home: a magnet, a kitchen scale, a ruler and ice cubes.
- 1The Look Test
- 2The Magnet Test
- 3The Weight Test
- 4The Size Test
- 5The Ice Test
- 6The Ping Test
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Six tests. Simple pictures. Peace of mind.
The Look Test
Read the stamps like a passport: maker, weight, purity and serial number, plus the red flags.
The Magnet Test
Gold and silver aren't magnetic. If a strong magnet sticks, there's iron or steel inside.
The Weight Test
Fake metals are lighter. Check your piece against its official weight on a small scale.
The Size Test
Measure width and thickness. A fake made to the right weight usually ends up the wrong size.
The Ice Test
Silver carries heat so well that an ice cube melts on it surprisingly fast.
The Ping Test
Real silver and gold coins ring with a long, clear tone. Fakes give a dull clunk.
“After we had already locked in a deal, he proactively reached out on his own initiative with an adjustment that was completely in my favor – no prompting, no negotiation. He simply did the right thing.”
- The First Philippine Bullion Company
- Every piece checked with a Sigma Pro metal verifier
- Showroom at 135 West Avenue, Quezon City, by appointment