You’ve found an old chain in a jewellery box, inherited a ring, or picked up a bracelet that looks like gold. But is it? Before you sell, remodel or insure a piece, it pays to know exactly what it’s made of. Gold testing in Durbanville gives you a clear answer. At Gold and Diamond Traders, we test gold and other metals in our Graanendal Shopping Centre store, so you can make decisions based on facts rather than guesswork.

What Karat Stamps Really Mean

Most gold jewellery carries a small stamp inside the band or near the clasp. In South Africa you’ll often see 375 (9 karat), 585 (14 karat) or 750 (18 karat), which show the share of pure gold in the metal. The World Gold Council has helpful background on how gold purity is measured and used in jewellery.

A stamp is a good start, but it isn’t proof. Stamps wear away, foreign pieces may use different markings, and plated jewellery can carry misleading marks such as GP or HGE, which mean the gold is only a thin surface layer.

Why Home Tests Can Mislead You

The internet is full of home tricks: the magnet test, the bite test, the ceramic scratch. Some can tell you a piece is definitely not gold, but none can confirm the karat. A magnet won’t react to many base metals either, and scratching or biting can damage a piece that turns out to be valuable.

Professional testing is quicker, safer and accurate. It tells you whether the piece is solid gold, gold-filled or plated, and what karat it is, which directly affects its value.

Gold Testing in Durbanville: What to Expect

Gold testing in Durbanville starts at our counter. Bring your pieces in and our team will check the markings, test the metal and explain the result. If you’re thinking of selling, we weigh the gold and give you an offer based on its karat and the day’s gold price. If you’d rather keep it, you’ll know exactly what you have for insurance or a future remodel.

Gold and Diamond Traders is licensed in bullion trading, so you’re dealing with a registered business, not a pop-up buyer.

What Happens After Testing

Once you know what your gold is, you can choose what to do with it. Our guide to selling broken gold jewellery explains why damaged pieces still have value, and our We Buy Gold and Jewellery service makes selling simple. Gold testing in Durbanville comes with no obligation to sell.

CONTACT US to have your pieces tested at Shop 14, Graanendal Shopping Centre. Gold testing in Durbanville is the first step to knowing what your jewellery is really worth.

Coming Soon — Shop Online: Gold and Diamond Traders is launching an online shop very soon, bringing even more of our services to your fingertips. Watch this space!