How to spot FAKE GOLD 

secret is to be subtle if your trying to wear gold plated/filled watches you maroons. Noone believes your wearing a fully gold, huge watch with diamonds while you got a hole in your shoe

Damn get to the point

Dude I just wanted to check my shit but it doesn’t even matter man, my great grandpa gave his chain to me before he died. Shit passed all the checks and got it appraised but this shit has more value than gold ever would

The brown look in fake gold is from oxidation. When making fake gold items, they alloy about 1% to maybe 2% gold with brass. This makes the brass look like gold when polished. Over time it will start to have some oxidation.

I have experience in handling gold. Sometimes without proper testing it can sometimes be difficult to determine if the piece is authentic. There are pieces coming in from Asian and Far East countries that are marked as authentic and they are not. They are very well finished to look real.

There’s a lot of gold experts in the comment section 😗

Just bought some of his chains and pendants. Very good quality and will definitely be buying some more

Thank you for taking the two gold rope chains outside to the sunlight. Your credibility is A++, brother. Your descriptions and how your articulate the differences between real and fake are spot on! I knew what you meant before you even stepped outside but actually seeing it in the sunlight definitely shows the contrast. Thanks! I see some of the comments, but I understand what you're saying and appreciate your attention to detail. You even told us up front that this was a quick authentication.... sight, no ring/ping test or magnet test, etc. Anyway, appreciate the insights.

Retail can be overpriced tho... your always gonna pay over spot price but if you shop around you don't have to spend way more than it's worth

Are you going to sell regular chains on your website?

Mad props to you dude for the info. I'll sub

I don’t trust any of these shops in Miami. Definitely buying from you when I’m ready. Great work!!

Fake it till you make it 💯😈

I've found the reason why the fake one is brown and on some occasions silver looking, is because what the base metal is. What I mean by that is, the glazing over the metal. Most plated gold that is fake is over brass or stainless steal. In other cases it's a different metal. The reason why it discoloration is the tarnishing from use

Dude those black clover style chains you showed at 3:21 were HEAT! How much those end up running?

Aight time to mask up thanks for the advice 💯

Thank you for the gold jewelry education 👍🏻

THE SMELL...Real gold has NO SMELL to it.

oh shit! 300,000+ views, congrats man.

What up Jacoje! I'm from Toronto and I jus wanna say that I got mad respect for you and your hustle. I've looked up a lot of jewellers and you got good prices, better than other jewellers or stores! Anyways, I hope for nothing but love, luck, and wealth for you bruh bruh! I'll definitely be helping a brother out one day and get me a chain from you.. that is.. after I get this damn JEEP of mine I've been patiently waiting for (certain jeep I want and it's kinda rare.. 98 Grand Cherokee Limited 5.9 to be exact lol). I've told all my brothers about you too and told all of em to sub to you and if they buying jewelry, that they gotta check you out first! Have a good day/night! P.S. my bad for this long azz comment! And please don't raise your prices in the future when you become rich and famous.. I mean like for example 'Tiffany' ?? That brand is overpriced everything because of the name.

When you get a chain from a bubblegum machine 😂😂😂 Edit: Ya end up here

also alot of fake smell like metal, real gold wont smell at all

This is the first video I ever watch I’ve been hooked since

Just bought a piece from if&co just looked at ur site imma definitely shop with you as well

this guy looks like the crazy girl from icarly

I disagree with length and size because alot of chains can be long and big in width but also be hollow hold it depends on if it's semi solid hollow or solid

U got some sick lookin pieces bro 🥶🥶🥶

I disagree with the weight, most people will have a heavier fake chain I have a solid 14k ring that is feather light while I got one that's been planted that weights 3x as much 🤷‍♂️

What’s your opinion on gold plated and vermiel? Especially for earrings, I think it’s better to not have them too heavy.

You could also just use a magnet and if the magnet attracts the piece aggressively then it is most likely fake gold. Real gold will MAYBE get a light pull to the magnet

To test the purity of gold (other way), dip it in vinegar, if the color of the gold changes, the vinegar is pure.

I have a 14k Gold plated chain and it’s not brown what so ever. It actually has a really nice shine to it and the ropes are really tightly together unlike some of these chains like gold gods lol.

As a poor man I have never held gold or anything of high value so how the hell do I say yea this one feels real 😂

LOVE YOUR TIE FIGHTER AND TWIN POD CLOUD CAR! STAR WARS AND GOLD TOTALLY RULE!

When you say fake gold do you mean gold plated etc. vs pure gold? Also do you know what type of metal the fake ones are? Also is there a good quality fake gold for ppl that might be on a tight budget? Thanks for the video!!

Can a fake gold chain still have the 14k gold imprint? Or is it if it has the imprint its 100%?

This is silly. There are easier and less subjective ways to tell if gold is real. First see if it's marked. If its marked 10k, 14k, 18k or 24k you should definitely take a closer look. If it's not marked anywhere it's almost a foregone conclusion that it's fake. Then there's the magnet test. Gold and silver dont react to the magnetic pull and while there are some exceptions most fake jewelry will stick. That was always my first step when someone brought in a large amount of jewelry and it was all mixed together; run the magnet over and hand them back everything that got picked up. The rest I would go over looking for markings, setting aside any obvious fakes. FACT: Being able to recognize real/fake jewelry is something that only comes with experience. There are too many little tells not to mention variations in style and quality of fake (or "costume") jewelry to give anything resembling a comprehensive lesson here, but if you use your magnet, look for the markings and get a second opinion until you're comfortable (any pawn shop will confirm authenticity if ur not above insinuating that your gold is for sale). There's absolutely no rule stating that u have to accept their lowball offer;)

Get to the point didnt know u was trying sell something smh

This video help me out a lot appreciate it ❤️

Hey quick question if you have the time I have a rope 14k 18” gold chain , my fiancé happened to burn it while “burning” lint and hair off of my chain and it turned black. he said just get jewelry cleaner and brush it off, what’s going on with the color of the chain ? It doesn’t look bronzed or brown it’s black

what kind of 14k mens bracelet can you get for 300-400?

I'm wearing a chain that has that brownish look and it is 14 k gold, tested several times, was with my mother in the 1980s when she bought it from a jeweler. That is not an indicator.

I buy and sell; iv never sold jewelry. But I picked up some pieces of 14kt gold jewelry. My question is, where online is a good place to sell or where do you sell, thanks

Thank you for all your help

So look at a person and make an assumption/judgement on if they would really spend money on jewelry

Thank you for your time, very informative video. Do you by any chance have some expertise on gemstones too? If so, you should make a video about that too for those who have, or think may have diamond, emerald, ruby etc. rings to somewhat get an idea to see if the gems one may have are real or just simulated (imitation) ones. Thanks again.

I have an pair of gold earrings with some peridot stone on it, but I notice on the gold part, it has some color silver discoloration, is it fake or not?

Best gold dealer!! Hands down!!

A lot of people on here are getting mad because they will never be able to afford a real gold chain😂😂😂

the comparison may not apply depending on what gold you are looking at... japanese gold/philippine gold/italian gold/spanish gold/chinese gold/singapore gold/thai gold/saudi gold will all have different "gold hues"... saudi gold can look "brownish-yellow" at 21K... chinese gold can go "very yellow" in 21-24K.. japanese standard 18K gold looks less yellow and more brown... 14K will look "less yellowish" under the sun because it's not reflecting the gold but the other metals mixed in it.... in most asian/middle east countries 14K is a joke and only used when there's a need to mount a stone for strength... it should be 18K the least and up to 21-22K for high quality jewelry...

This is the best channel Ever I love it🙏🙏

Whats the size and specs of that chain you have on your neck in the video? I'm looking for something just like that in yellow 14k gold.

One thing ur chain look silver from here

I bought a $9.00 gold rope chain from ebay and it looks more real than my real gold rope chain 😅

Hey JacoJe. What kind of scale do you use to weigh gold? Looking for a good one. Thank you. M.

I have a gold chain 10k 28 inches ,everytime i wash it ,it shines more ,it is heavy well it has its weight ,but if it was fake it will rust right when u shower it? When i shower with mine gets brighter , is it showering with it bad? Even doe its real gold , and my chain has a yellow shine color to it

i think it's best to buy from legit jewelers, shouldn't be hard to find if you know about buying gold to begin with. learn about grams, penny weights, and pure gold percentages in 10, 14, 18, 24k, etc. learn current price per ounce/gram of the various purities. then you can fight with sellers about scrap price and what your paying over. learn before you buy, not after or you'll overpay for tiny chains and pieces. example, just bought 4.5mm diamond cut 14k rope chain 24 inches $1800, at 31.41 grams total weight or almost 1.2 ounces, or 20.2 pennyweights (market is $1200+per ounce of 14k purity, as 58.3% of the chain is pure 14k, get it?). the extra markup i paid comes from the engineering costs,taxes added, and profit rates of course. use these formulas when u wanna spend any amount of money on gold and don't wanna get ripped off. i think 14k is best balance of strength(mixed intentionally with half metal and less fragile if u wear and are active ) overall price, and color.

Is a 14k gold rope chain 4mm 24 inch 30.3 grams worth 1100?

oh damn my dawg getting views!! Educating a lot of clueless people lol some people actually think a "real" gold chain means it's 100% 24k gold lol keep on teaching Professor Jacoje!!

Can you talk about if is it worth buying 3 tone chains ? How they made them etc . thank you for you time 💯🙌🏽

When you win a chain from a claw machine XD

Bruh I’m laughing I was trying to see if the chain that my dad gave me was real and I clicked on this vid bruh but he wearing the same chain I’m wearing

Once you look at it enough, it's really unmistakable.

Bro how much is 14k gold per gram bought a bit of jewellery on holiday and was wondering ?

dayummm finally a legit guy in the gold chain game thanks man

Very good video as Always! But you should do a review on Pvd plating 👍

If so, how much would you sell the Franco chain for?

that kobe game winner in the background tho :)

I thought the higher carats meant the gold color changes but I asked at the jewelry store and they said you really can't tell the difference it depends on what it was mixed with

What about an advertisement for a 18k gold bracelet that has no stamp? Awesome video. Thanks a lot.

Do you do modification custom work on already owned jewelry,specifically pendant Jesus pieces and crucifix such as adding grill on the back of the pendants,replacement on CZ stones to any quality precious stone?

Thank you for making this. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

i wouldn't bother my friend over a real or fake chain, i have 3 real gold necklaces and 1 gold plated cuban link 30 in and i like it most.

Thank you for showing this differences between fake and real

I have a 10k gold Figaro bracelet 30.5 grams in the pawn shop, my step dad pawned it, I'm thinking about getting it out, is it worth it?

Also, is the value of gold determined just by the weight or also on the Kts? Does the weight factor apply just to chains, or also to any other type of jewelry? Let's say I have a 14k yellow gold small ladies' ring that has small diamonds and sapphires in it, so if that ring is 14k but doesn't in itself have much weight because its a small ladies' ring (but has some small gemstones in it) can that affect the value of the ring? Thank you very much for your time.

“Piece of dirt”😂🤣

I got a 30Inch by 25 cm Gold rope chain is it supposed to be making a clinking sound I had it for 3 years and it never turned brown I worn it a lot

Is that fake chain you bought from eBay also supposed to be 14k or no? How much is a 10k 4.75 mm rope chain supposed to weigh?

You are really knowledgable. Great youtuber.

they could have bought it when gold was low like I did 99 and back gold was like 300 and something a ounce

I bought a chain two years ago when i first got into jewelry its stamped 14kt 585 and it also says gs what does that mean i paid $2000 at a jewelry store it weights 33 grams

Hey I was just released from a long vacation in the feds so what I decided to do when I came home was buy and sell gold it keeps me out of trouble and if it's food on the table how can I go about buying a gold testing kit cuz that would really help me out

If the "gold" sticks to a magnet, you have a big problem also ;-)

I got a 14k golden skull ring for 170$

Oh damn had to come back and watch some Jacoje classics can't tell if this is a Jacoje video or a Drake album with all those VIEWS! lol. What you say reminds me of this guy I saw today with this big Miami Cuban Link chain had to be about 12mm and 28 inches a chain worth well over 10 grand and he got into a beat up car worth about $1200 lol that's usually the dead give away.

Would it still have the same brown look if it’s gold “dipped”

Hi can I ask if the macys jewelry store is legit? Thanks

I wear fake chains who cares I rather have money in my bank then spend it on a metal around my neck ( but yet again I don’t flex it like it’s real, I just like the feel of it on my neck).

Can you make a video on explaning organic gold vs non organic gold ???

I plan on purchasing some Diamond cut star 14k gold medium hoops 30mm or 1.1 inches approx & they are 6.4 grams and there asking $710.00 for them would that be a reasonable price? Hope to hear from you soon Maria

Could you get a 24k gold chain? Or is 14k the max?

so 6ix9ine has fake jkjk

All three right on the mark. For me, the most notable difference is in the kinks and just bad craftsmanship. Most legit jewelers would never waste real gold making such a piece.

Does the weight of gold change depending on what it is alloyed with?

you cannot look at it and tell its fake. you got 10k 14k 18k 24k and 21k 22k in some countries, you got rose gold which is all cut with different alloys. the higher the karat the less the alloy and the more gold. 24k 99.9% gold is the darkest of the karats with sort of brownish tint. this guys misleading the people✌🏿

you got ripped off on your chain

Thank U bro great video

I have two gold chains, both were around 800 dollars, one my uncle gave to me and it feels heavy, don’t really know the exact weight but the other chain is really light, both same size, both are real have had them for years, only thing I can think of is that one is hollow? Idk if that’s a thing

I cant stop looking at his side burns one big gap