In the market, the prevalence of counterfeit gold is increasing. In this environment where even jewelers are being deceived, experts have explained ways to protect investors.

There has been a rise in counterfeit or low-carat gold sales recently. With gram gold prices rising to 3,800 TL, there is also an increase in fraud in the market. Experts explained ways to protect investors in an environment where it is impossible to distinguish between the fake and the real.

TOUCHSTONE TEST
Jewelers can easily determine whether gold is fake or real with a touchstone test.

Jeweler Şevket Görgen, who mentioned using the touchstone on counterfeit gold, said, “When we apply acid to it, the fake gold disappears.” However, there are times when the touchstone test does not work. This is because scammers are adept at using technology. Suspicious gold is then sent to laboratories called “carat houses.”