There has been an increase in counterfeit gold in the market. In an environment where even jewelers are being deceived, experts have explained ways to protect investors.

Recently, there has been a rise in sales of fake or low-quality gold. With the gram gold prices rising to 3,800 TL, there has also been an increase in fraud in the market. Experts have shared ways to protect investors in an environment where it is impossible to distinguish between the fake and genuine gold.

THE TOUCHSTONE TESTJewelers can easily determine if gold is fake or real with a touchstone test.

Jeweler Şevket Görgen, who mentioned that they use a touchstone on fake gold, said, “When we hit it with water, the fake one rubs off.”

NOT ALWAYS EFFECTIVE However, sometimes even the touchstone test is not effective. This is because scammers are skilled in using technology. In these cases, suspicious gold is sent to laboratories called “assay houses.”