Gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals are some of the most commonly counterfeited materials in the collectibles world. From plated jewelry to deceptive bullion bars, fake hallmarks, and altered purity stamps, counterfeit metals appear everywhere—from online marketplaces to estate sales. This guide gives you the professional methods used to identify genuine precious metals with confidence.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 11 breaks down the same authentication techniques used by jewelers, appraisers, and metals specialists to evaluate purity, hallmarks, alloys, construction, weight, density, magnetism, plating, and counterfeit indicators. Whether you collect coins, jewelry, bullion, antiques, or inherited items, this guide protects you from costly mistakes.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize authentic hallmarks, purity stamps, and assay marks
Identify gold plating, gold-filled, vermeil, and bonded metals
Evaluate weight, density, and color accuracy for gold, silver, and platinum
Understand alloys and regional purity standards
Detect laser-cut stamps, tampered marks, and counterfeit methods
Use safe, beginner-friendly tests such as magnet checks and loupe inspection
Identify red flags associated with fake jewelry, bullion, and coins
Know when professional metals testing (XRF, assay, specific gravity) is required
This guide condenses years of practical appraisal and authentication experience into a clear, easy-to-follow reference—giving you the skills to evaluate precious metals with accuracy and confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
Gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals are some of the most commonly counterfeited materials in the collectibles world. From plated jewelry to deceptive bullion bars, fake hallmarks, and altered purity stamps, counterfeit metals appear everywhere—from online marketplaces to estate sales. This guide gives you the professional methods used to identify genuine precious metals with confidence.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 11 breaks down the same authentication techniques used by jewelers, appraisers, and metals specialists to evaluate purity, hallmarks, alloys, construction, weight, density, magnetism, plating, and counterfeit indicators. Whether you collect coins, jewelry, bullion, antiques, or inherited items, this guide protects you from costly mistakes.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Recognize authentic hallmarks, purity stamps, and assay marks
Identify gold plating, gold-filled, vermeil, and bonded metals
Evaluate weight, density, and color accuracy for gold, silver, and platinum
Understand alloys and regional purity standards
Detect laser-cut stamps, tampered marks, and counterfeit methods
Use safe, beginner-friendly tests such as magnet checks and loupe inspection
Identify red flags associated with fake jewelry, bullion, and coins
Know when professional metals testing (XRF, assay, specific gravity) is required
This guide condenses years of practical appraisal and authentication experience into a clear, easy-to-follow reference—giving you the skills to evaluate precious metals with accuracy and confidence.
Digital Download — $49 • PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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