There are many myths about antique jewelry, and is difficult to distinguish what is real and what is not. These are some of the most popular myths about vintage jewelry; it’s time to know which ones are truth and which ones are just myths.
Biting the gold to check if is false
This is one of the most popular myths and not for anything, as it is quite true. Pure gold is soft, so you can leave your teeth marked if you bite enough. But keep in mind that there are people who have found that lead is also soft, so they painted with color gold and sell it like genuine gold. This myth might work, but not as recommended as many other tests for see if your antique jewelry pieces are real.
Diamonds cannot be broken
It is true that only a diamond can scratch another diamond, these stones are very difficult to damage, but can break it if you don’t have the necessary care with them. Frequent cleaning is recommended if you wish that your vintage jewelry last to all your life.
Gold comes in various colors
People say that gold can be found in 3 different colors: pink, white and yellow course. But this is not entirely true, there is only pure gold in yellow, other colors are the result of the mixture of other metals, so that yellow gold is more valuable than the other two. So keep in mind that if you’re buying some piece of antique jewelry, you should look for yellow gold, which is the pure one.
The value of diamonds is measured by its color
All diamonds are valuable, but some people think that the blue diamond is one that has more value. This is not entirely false, but the color is not the only thing taken into account to know the price of a diamond, factors such as cut, clarity and carat weight also define the price of your vintage jewelry piece.
The pearls are dissolved upon contact with vinegar
This myth has some truth, but in reality it would take a lot of vinegar to dissolve a pearl and also be crushed. So do not worry much about this, hardly your antique jewelry piece that contains pearls will are damaged by vinegar.
Diamonds are the most exotic stones
Colored diamonds can be difficult to find, but not why they are so rare, in fact this gemstone can be found in various parts of the world. The rarest of all stone is actually the painite. This precious stone was discovered in Burma in the 50’s and vintage jewelry pieces made with this element are quite expensive.
These are some of the most popular myths, surely there are more, it is best to ask a trusted jeweler who can clarify all the doubts you have relating antique jewelry pieces.