4 Ways to Spot Fake Gold wikiHow
Sep 25, 2019· If you''re not sure how to spot fake gold, check the piece for a stamp, which will typically be on the clasp, or inside the band if it''s a ring. If the piece is real gold, the stamp should bear a manufacturer''s mark and a karat marking, such as 14K or 24K. Fake gold may bear a karat mark, but will not have a manufacturer''s mark.