“It's stamped 14K. So it's gold, right?”
Stamps can be bought for a few dollars. Chapter 2 shows what else has to agree with the stamp before you believe it.
Real, Fake or Worth a Fortune?80-page guide with 46 home tests, plus 12 printable tools. Read on your phone or print at home.
For the jewelry box, the inheritance and the thrift-store find
Is it real? What is it worth? Find out at your kitchen table.
I wrote down every test I would show you if you brought your jewelry box to my bench, and every trick I would warn you about before you sell a single piece.
- Test gold, silver, diamonds, gems, pearls, turquoise and coins with a simple home kit.
- Work out what your gold is worth at today's price, to the dollar.
- Walk into any buyer with a script, three quotes and no pressure.
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80 pagesThe guide, PDF
13 chaptersTests, then money
46 home testsReal, fake and the limits
12 toolsPrint on US Letter
Sound familiar?
The jewelry is in the drawer. The questions are in your head.
“The cash-for-gold man offered me $90.”
Was that fair? Chapter 9 gives you the melt math in one line, and Chapter 10 shows you how to get three written offers.
“Mom's ring went in for sizing. Is that the same stone?”
Chapter 11 is the drop-off routine that makes a switch almost impossible: photos, the loupe and the right receipt.
Real pages. Practical uses.
Tools you can use the same afternoon.
These are actual pages from the book and the toolkit.
01 / The tests
Real, fake, and where the test fails.
Every test is a card: what you need, the steps, what you see if it's real, what you see if it's fake or plated, and the honest limits.
- Gentle tests first
- Damaging tests marked in red
- When to stop and see a pro
02 / The stamp decoder
What every mark really means.
14K, 585, 750, GF, HGE, vermeil, 925, PT950 and more: what each stamp promises, how much precious metal is really there, and whether it's worth testing for scrap.
- Gold, silver and platinum marks
- Plated and filled marks
- European and older marks
03 / The selling script
What to say at the counter.
The exact sentences to use with a buyer, and why each one matters, from the scale to the written offer to taking your stones back.
- Weigh it in grams, in front of you
- Ask the percent of melt
- Get it in writing, then walk
Two parts
First the tests. Then the money.
Your gold, in dollars
| A 0.75 g 14K ring | about $58 |
| A 10 g 14K chain | about $779 |
| A 20 g 18K bracelet | about $2,004 |
Gold content at $4,156.40 per troy ounce (Kitco, 14 October 2026). Buyers pay a percentage of this. Chapter 9 shows you how to redo the math with today's price.
See all 13 chapters
- 01. The Kitchen-Table Kit
- 02. Reading the Stamp
- 03. Gold: Seven Tests in the Right Order
- 04. Silver and Platinum
- 05. Diamonds: What You Can Tell at Home, and What You Can't
- 06. Rubies, Sapphires and Emeralds
- 07. Pearls, Turquoise, Jade and Amber
- 08. Coins and Bars
- 09. What Your Gold Is Really Worth
- 10. Selling Without Getting Robbed
- 11. The Diamond Switch and Other Counter Tricks
- 12. Appraisals, Insurance and the Heirs
- 13. Buying Smart: Thrift, Estate Sales and Brand Names
See all 12 printable tools
- Stamp and Hallmark Decoder
- Melt Value Worksheet
- Gold Test Order of Operations
- Diamond Home Check
- Colored Stone Quick Card
- Pearls, Turquoise, Jade and Amber Card
- The Selling Day Script
- Buyer Comparison Sheet
- Drop-Off Protection Checklist
- Jewelry Box Inventory
- Questions to Ask an Appraiser
- The Kitchen-Table Kit
Read it. Use it. Keep it.
Built to leave the screen.
Actual pages. Print the toolkit on US Letter and fill it in by hand.
$27 gives you the complete guide and all twelve tools. Read it this week, keep it with your jewelry papers.
Before you buy
A few useful answers.
Is this a printed book or a download?
Two PDFs: the 80-page guide and the 15-page Jeweler's Toolkit. Read them on a phone, tablet or computer, and print the tools on US Letter paper.
How do I get my copy?
After a successful payment, the thank-you page gives you both links to open and save. You also receive a receipt by email.
Is this an appraisal?
No. It teaches you what you can check at home, what it is likely worth as gold or silver, and when a piece needs a gemologist or a certified appraiser. It tells you what to ask them.
Do I need special equipment?
Many checks need nothing but your eyes and a sheet of paper. The rest use a simple kit (loupe, magnet, small scale, ceramic tile, acid kit) that costs roughly $40 to $60. Chapter 1 explains each item.
Will the tests damage my jewelry?
The gentle tests come first and do no harm. The few that can mark a piece (streak, acid) are labeled in red, come last, and the book tells you when never to use them.
Does it cover lab-grown diamonds and moissanite?
Yes, honestly: what a home tester can tell you, what it can't, and why a lab-grown diamond passes every home test.
What about Native American turquoise and silver?
Chapter 7 covers turquoise, stabilized and dyed stones, silversmith hallmarks and the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, with the respect those pieces deserve.
What if it isn't useful to me?
You have 30 days from purchase. If it isn't useful to you, ask for a refund from your Whop receipt.
Before you sell a single piece
Know what you have. Know what it's worth.
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