The Best Way to Test Jewelry
Every piece of jewelry that passes through your shop carries a number. A karat stamp, a supplier certification, or a customer's claim. The problem is that none of those numbers are verified until you test the metal yourself.
Jewelers rely on XRF analyzers because the business of buying, selling, and appraising jewelry runs on accurate metal identification.
Whether you're evaluating estate pieces, pricing scrap, verifying supplier stock, or authenticating a customer trade-in, you need to know exactly what you're holding.
Don't rely solely on what a hallmark says.
A handheld XRF analyzer gives you the full elemental composition of any piece in seconds. Gold karat, silver content, platinum purity, and alloy composition, all displayed directly on screen without scratching, staining, or damaging the jewelry in any way.
That non-destructive capability saves you money in a jewelry environment.
Fine pieces, antique jewelry, and designer items lose value the moment they're scratched or acid-stained. XRF tests everything and leaves nothing behind.
Speed matters too. In a busy shop, an XRF analyzer moves through a tray of mixed jewelry faster than any other testing method — and delivers consistent, repeatable results every time regardless of who pulls the trigger.
Jewelers also use XRF to catch gold-plated pieces misrepresented as solid gold. Unlike acid testing, which reads only the surface, XRF penetrates 10 to 20 microns, deeper than any standard gold plating, and identifies what's actually underneath.
For jewelers who appraise, buy, or trade secondhand pieces, XRF isn't a luxury. It's the ONLY method that protects both the merchandise and the margin.
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There are a lot of ways to save money and time with XRF analysis, especially in the precious metals industry. Learn more about the uses and benefits of XRF analysis for your business from an XRF professional.