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    Nov 22, 2009, 05:58 AM
    Is it gold? How do I tell?
    Hello! This piece is from my uncle's collection of stuff that I am trying to liquidate. How does one find out if it's gold? I stopped by a jewelry store at my local mall and they don't test there and couldn't refer me to anyone who does. If I sent it to one of those gold buyers how can I be sure it's not gold just because they say so? There's so much dishonesty in the world! Also, it seems too bulky to be a necklace so what would this piece be used for? Is anyone familiar with the maker mark CMPNIG? Thanks for any help you can give me. Mary
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    Nov 22, 2009, 06:16 AM

    Here is the Stone you scrape across, and the acids to determine Carats:
    Gold and Precious Metal Test Equipment, Silver Platinum Testing Supplies
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    Nov 22, 2009, 07:49 AM

    A quick easy lay-mans way is that gold will not be attracted to a magnet,try a strong magnet
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    Nov 22, 2009, 08:03 AM

    Hello m:

    Looks tarnished. Gold doesn't tarnish.

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    Nov 30, 2009, 04:36 PM

    Looks to be brass. Does it smell like pennies?

    It probably was a necklace. There have been several times where necklaces were rather large and bulky.
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    Dec 1, 2009, 06:32 AM

    Go to the link below, it has a piece of jewelry that has same letters, #cjm0004:

    Costume Jewelry Miscellaneous 1
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