Precious metals—gold, silver, and platinum—are among the most counterfeited materials in the collectibles and jewelry world. With the rise of online marketplaces, flea markets, overseas sellers, and social media shops, fake jewelry, coins, bars, and bullion packaging are now more common than ever, making it difficult for beginners to know what is authentic and what is deceptively manufactured.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 679 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating precious metals before buying or selling. Using simple visual techniques—no scratch tests, no acid kits, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods used by professional metal appraisers.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify common types of fake gold, silver, and platinum items
Interpret hallmark stamps and recognize fake or inconsistent markings
Evaluate color, luster, and surface characteristics that distinguish real metal
Use weight, density, and proportion clues without tools
Recognize magnetic responses linked to counterfeit alloys
Spot construction flaws such as peeling plating, exposed seams, or base metals
Identify fake bullion bars, coins, packaging, and tungsten-filled counterfeits
Recognize artificially aged metals and chemical patina tricks
Understand common marketplace red flags and deceptive seller tactics
Follow a structured, non-destructive workflow for screening any precious metal item
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating precious metals
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're evaluating jewelry, coins, bullion, estate items, or marketplace listings, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to confidently identify fake precious metals—and avoid costly mistakes.
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Precious metals—gold, silver, and platinum—are among the most counterfeited materials in the collectibles and jewelry world. With the rise of online marketplaces, flea markets, overseas sellers, and social media shops, fake jewelry, coins, bars, and bullion packaging are now more common than ever, making it difficult for beginners to know what is authentic and what is deceptively manufactured.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 679 gives you a complete, beginner-friendly, non-destructive workflow for evaluating precious metals before buying or selling. Using simple visual techniques—no scratch tests, no acid kits, and no risky handling—you’ll learn the same observational methods used by professional metal appraisers.
Inside this guide, you’ll learn how to:
Identify common types of fake gold, silver, and platinum items
Interpret hallmark stamps and recognize fake or inconsistent markings
Evaluate color, luster, and surface characteristics that distinguish real metal
Use weight, density, and proportion clues without tools
Recognize magnetic responses linked to counterfeit alloys
Spot construction flaws such as peeling plating, exposed seams, or base metals
Identify fake bullion bars, coins, packaging, and tungsten-filled counterfeits
Recognize artificially aged metals and chemical patina tricks
Understand common marketplace red flags and deceptive seller tactics
Follow a structured, non-destructive workflow for screening any precious metal item
Apply the full DJR non-destructive workflow for evaluating precious metals
Know when an item deserves professional appraisal or authentication
Whether you're evaluating jewelry, coins, bullion, estate items, or marketplace listings, this guide gives you the expert structure needed to confidently identify fake precious metals—and avoid costly mistakes.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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