How Can You Tell If Jewelry Is Real?

When buying jewelry, especially online or in bulk, it’s important to know whether the piece is real. You want to make sure you get real and high-quality items.

This includes gold jewelry, silver accessories, and diamond rings. In this blog, we will show you easy ways to tell if jewelry is real. We will also explain how Tonglin Jewelry makes sure every item we sell meets high quality standards.

1. Check for a Hallmark

Real gold and silver jewelry usually have small marks stamped somewhere on the piece. These marks indicate the metal purity, such as “925” for sterling silver or “14K” for 14-karat gold. These marks are a quick way to tell if the item is made from precious metals.

At Tonglin Jewelry, we label our products with the right stamps. We also provide full metal verification during our production process. Every piece of jewelry we sell is fully inspected before it reaches our customers.

2. Try the Magnet Test

Gold and silver are not magnetic. If your jewelry sticks to a strong magnet, it is probably made of a base metal. It may also have gold plating instead of being solid gold.

Our factory uses advanced tools to verify that all metal components meet high quality standards. We do not use mystery alloys or filler metals that could lower the value or durability of your jewelry.

3. Use a Ceramic Plate

Another test you can do at home involves a ceramic plate. Gently scratch the gold jewelry across an unglazed ceramic surface. Real gold leaves a gold-colored streak, while fake jewelry often leaves a black mark.

Tonglin Jewelry goes the extra mile. They test all products with standard scratch and acid tests before packaging. This ensures that everything you receive is real and strong.

4. Perform an Acid Test (Safely)

For a more precise test, a small drop of acid can show whether your item is pure gold or not. Be careful—this should only be done with proper training or by a professional jeweler.

Tonglin Jewelry handles this process in-house with experienced quality control staff and lab equipment. That way, our customers and B2B clients don’t have to take on this risk themselves.

5. Inspect Diamonds and Stones

Real diamonds are harder than almost any other material. You can’t scratch them with glass or most tools. Also, real diamonds don’t fog up easily when you breathe on them.

We only use verified diamonds, both mined and lab-grown, with optional certification available on request. Every stone is hand-selected and inspected for clarity and authenticity.

How Tonglin Jewelry Ensures Authenticity

We understand how important it is for both retailers and end customers to trust the jewelry they purchase. That’s why we apply 100% quality inspection to every piece before shipment. Our team checks:

• Metal purity
• Stone setting
• Finishing and polish
• Durability and wear resistance

You can buy gold and silver rings or custom gold-plated necklaces in bulk. We guarantee consistency, safety, and high quality.

Why Choose Tonglin Jewelry?

• Full in-house manufacturing and plating for strict quality control
• Custom jewelry options using verified precious metals
• Support for small businesses with low minimum order quantities
• Lifetime after-sales service and quick replacements
• Professional B2B service for dropshipping and wholesale clients

Conclusion

Knowing how to tell if your jewelry is real helps you buy with confidence. From the magnet test to professional acid checks, there are many ways to identify quality.

But when you work with a trusted manufacturer like Tonglin Jewelry, you don’t have to do it all yourself. We handle testing, verifying, and inspecting. This lets you focus on growing your business or wearing your favorite pieces with confidence.