At our shop, we’ve encountered numerous counterfeit gold items that can easily fool the untrained eye. To help you avoid falling victim to these scams or common misconceptions, we’ve created this guide showcasing some of the fakes we’ve come across. By understanding some of the signs and some useful methods, we hope they can help you identify suspicious items and make informed decisions when buying scrap gold.

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Rolled Gold and Metal Core Bangles

Back and Front Lockets

Metal Filled Bangle

Wire Filled Bangle

Stamped Vs Hallmarked

Brass Ring with Inserted Hallmark

Lower Carat Brooch Pins

Common Fake Chain

Fake Suisse Fine Gold Bar

Zinc and Copper Bar

US Half Dollar Coin

Fake Sovereign Coin

Have you got some examples that we have not shown here? Please get in touch with us through our Contact Us page and we will only be too happy to add them to our page. We hope to also make additions on regular basis.