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8 Steps
Kt Terminology
All about SL 925
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Platinum
100
These steps might look scientific to some, reading PO3.
What is the Power of 3?
100
This karat is one of the most common we find, indicating only 41% gold.
What is 10kt?
100
Unlike the acid result of Gold, SL 925 expects this color to bleed through.
What is Red?
100
It is the latest year Gold Rush can accept US silver coins from.
What is 1964?
100
Shortened version for platinum similar to kt.
What is PT or PLAT?
200
This step comes first to the Gold Rush buyer, and detects the presence of non precious metals.
What is the Magnet?
200
Unlike the Royal Crown, Gold Rush buyers can take dental crowns at this kt.
What is 16kt?
200
This 8-letter word also is a sign for SL 925, indicating its shine to some.
What is Sterling?
200
Its the only test done on Silver/Gold coins and can be quite attractive if you get my drift.
What is the Magnet Test?
200
Platinum doesnt have karats, but these...hope for an A.
What are grades?
300
At 18k, this step might start to reveal a few shinny flakes.
What is the Scratch test?
300
This kt requires the mark indicating 9's across the board.
What is 24kt?
300
It's in the name for the category, the most common % of silver.
What is 92.5?
300
Its the only form of US silver currency Gold Rush does not except.
What is a nickle?
300
24kt is the highest form of Gold, still less valuable then low grade platinum, or this...
What is 850
400
This step takes a good eye, and gets things started in quoting the right price.
What is the Loupe test?
400
The lowest kt possible, reading 333.
What is 8kt?
400
You might encounter a little movement with SL 925, known as this rule.
What is the wiggle or dancing rule?
400
This is the 4-letter word that indicates the impure qualities of any coin.
What is COPY?
400
When looking for the results of the file test, you might see these, indicating the piece is plated.
What are black flakes?
500
This step will take making your mark, as it is the final determining factor to buying any precious metals.
What is the File test?
500
This kt is most popular among jewelry, reading the same forward and backwards.
What is 14kt?
500
Not to be confused with its denser counterpart Platinum, the two might share this hallmark.
What is 950?
500
This Canadian Maple Leaf reads 1 True Ounce of this many dwts.
What is 20 dwt?
500
You might see 10%irid on a piece, indicating this grade of platinum.
What is 900 grade?