24K White Gold Chain!

[Bejamble]

Well, not exactly. I am looking for answers as well on this one. I found a beautiful necklace today which passed a 22K Acid test with flying colors. The latch is stamped 9995 FG. Does this mean 99.95% Gold, meaning 24K. The deal is the chain is white though. It rings in a density of 18.3 which would make it right on 22K Gold which would make more sense of it being white gold. The stamp just kinda through me off. Either way, I'm tickled to death. It weighs in at 38.56 grams. Also found a 14K yellow gold ring and a titanium/carbon fiber ring.

 

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[Bejamble]

Dead on doc. Platinum test passed. Wasn't even thinking plat because of the stamp. Thought the density was too light for plat as well. Also I could bend the hook with my fingers rather easy.

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[SusanMN]

Based on the hook style, I'd say it is a Thai Baht necklace. Usually those are 23k, but maybe they make them in Platinum too.

 

[StormSurge]

Following your story, hope it turns out good and it sounds better and better with every reply.
That kind of find can really get your Blood Flowing.

 

[Bejamble]

I believe JimDon has it. Not that I know for sure, but 1) 9995 seems to be a number associated with palladium, and 2) It surely isn't white gold if the 9995 is right, if that were it's purity, it would be yellow without a doubt.

I would suggest palladium but the density is far too high for palladium. Palladium has a density of 12.16 g/cm3 whereas this is at 18.3. Gold is 19.32 and Platinum is 21.5. The closest match would be gold at about 22-23K. Like you say, obviously its not 24K gold due to color. I did acid tests on it for 18K, 22K and Platinum and none of the 3 dissolved what so ever. This is why I was a little stumped. Im still learning on identifying stuff like this myself, so all the feedback is helpful Thanks everyone.

 

[Bejamble]

Here is the closest match I can find on the internet so far. Perfect Classic Platinum 950 Necklace Perfect Design Chain 21 6" L 46 2G | eBay

 

[Argentium]

Palladium is an intriguing guess ! Clearly for it to be white (as doc-d pointed out ) it would have to be alloyed below 24K - Can't wait to find
out the answer to this mystery ! Nice find .

 

[JimDon]

 

[Bejamble]

Update: Jeweler confirmed it ti be 23k gold. I took they offered 900 which isnt a terrible price considering its a pawn shop. The first place offered $85. Haha. Due to our lack of resources here, options are limited for getting a good price. Our population is only 155, 000 and an island 1000s of miles from anywhere.

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[Msbeepbeep]

Congrats! Awesome gold finds! I'm still looking for a necklace

You take fantastic pics, so clear and close up!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Congrats! Awesome gold finds & Palladium. I'm still looking for a necklace.

You take fantastic pics, so clear and close up!

 

[screwynewy]

Update: Jeweler confirmed it ti be 23k gold. I took they offered 900 which isnt a terrible price considering its a pawn shop. The first place offered $85. Haha. Due to our lack of resources here, options are limited for getting a good price. Our population is only 155, 000 and an island 1000s of miles from anywhere. http://www.diglogs.com/forumBanner....jJehEHd8012nHyeHsajeyHDesuhfnsegfh2w73889243f

Congrats on the amazing necklace. You look into shipping your precious metals to ARA. Even though it would be expensive to ship they pay out 98% of spot for gold and 90% for silver. They would have given you over $1,500 for this necklace. Check them out: Welcome to - American Recycling Associates - Gold Refining, Karat Melting, Stone Recovery in Dallas, Tx (disclaimer, I'm not associated with ARA but I have used them several times and been very pleased)

 

[JimDon]

I am totally confused now. I can find no reference to a 23kt white gold. I'm no expert and can't figure out how they make gold white with .0005 alloy. I would run there and sell it ASAP! Either way an awesome find and one I would have loved to see in my scoop.

 

[Bejamble]

Congrats on the amazing necklace. You look into shipping your precious metals to ARA. Even though it would be expensive to ship they pay out 98% of spot for gold and 90% for silver. They would have given you over $1,500 for this necklace. Check them out: Welcome to - American Recycling Associates - Gold Refining, Karat Melting, Stone Recovery in Dallas, Tx (disclaimer, I'm not associated with ARA but I have used them several times and been very pleased)

If thats the prices they actually pay, I will be using them from now on. Wow. 40% higher than our prices?!

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[MUD(S.W.A.T)]

I know you figured it out but... I have to add my two cents.. 24k Gold is "pure gold".. You have to add a white metal to it, to make it "White Gold". Bringing down the Karat to under 24k cause its not pure gold anymore. So basically you can't have 24k white gold... As you tested it and it came up 22k I was going to presume it was was 22-23k white gold. Great find, its a good thing you sold it, you just never know. May have not gotten a nice offer later... Oh, PS 999.5 can be used for any metal, its purity measurement.

Keep @ it and HH !!

 

[Bejamble]

Yep. Sorta like dehydrated water.

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