{"id":10639,"date":"2021-05-08T16:41:35","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T13:41:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drago-met.ru\/?p=10639"},"modified":"2024-03-22T18:15:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T15:15:04","slug":"vse-o-385-probe-zolota-sostav-svojstva-vostrebovannost-v-ssha-i-evrope-status-proby-v-rossii-sfery-primeneniya-stoimost-i-rekomendatsii-kak-vybrat-i-kak-pochistit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drago-met.ru\/en\/zoloto\/proby-zolota\/vse-o-385-probe-zolota-sostav-svojstva-vostrebovannost-ssha-i-evrope-status-proby-vrossii-sfery-primeneniya-stoimost-i-rekomendatsii-kak-vybrat-i-kak-pochistit\/","title":{"rendered":"All about 385 gold: composition, properties, demand in the U.S. and Europe, the status of the sample in Russia, uses, costs and recommendations, how to choose and how to clean"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lowbrow gold<\/a> is surrounded by myths and speculation that may discourage a potential buyer. But could it be that a low cost<\/a> does not mean the same performance in terms of quality? Let's look into it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sample 385: demand in Russia and abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In Russia 385 Sample<\/a> has not secured the love of the public. Our compatriots, even those who are absolutely far from the jewelry theme, are more likely to choose the 585th carat. It is ubiquitous and for some reason is considered \"real gold\" in Russia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is not the case in Europe. The demand for 385 alloy among the general public is high, and famous jewelry houses willingly use it to create collections.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\"385kt<\/span>
Gold ring with stone<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Significance of 385: composition, properties and branding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

385 alloy<\/a> equals 9 karatam<\/a>, and the proportion of net gold<\/a> in the entire precious metal is 38.5%. The remainder is due to various impurities, such as copper, silver, palladium, or zinc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because of the low gold content, jewelry made of this alloy is hard and durable. It can be polished even more intensively. However, the alloy is not very resistant to corrosion.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Branding on jewelry<\/a> The state assay mark is not only an imprint of the numbers corresponding to the mark, but also a drawing that is individual for each producing country. This is the state assay mark, a special mark minted by a state inspectorate. The presence of this mark is proof that the assay mark is at least equal to the one on the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the territory of Russia, this mark is the profile of a woman wearing a headdress turned to the left.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

\"Meaning<\/span>
385 gold ring<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Table of colors of low-grade gold<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since most of the alloy 385 is made up of impurities, they can be combined in various ways to achieve different variations in hue. The table below shows the approximate ratio of precious metals in the alloy that gives a particular color to the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Color<\/th>Gold<\/th>Silver<\/th>Palladium<\/th>Copper<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
bright red<\/td>38,5%<\/td>Up to 2.3%<\/td>no<\/td>Residue<\/td><\/tr>
red<\/td>38,5%<\/td>up to 10.5%<\/td>no<\/td>Residue<\/td><\/tr>
red-pink<\/td>38,5%<\/td>up to 16.5%<\/td>no<\/td>Residue<\/td><\/tr>
yellow and pink<\/td>38,5%<\/td>Up to 25.5%<\/td>no<\/td>Residue<\/td><\/tr>
Cream<\/td>38,5%<\/td>up to 10.5%<\/td>To 4.1%<\/td>Residue<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
\"Table<\/span>
Gold in different shades<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Correspondence between the carat and metric systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If it became necessary to find out how many carats are in a sample designated by the metric system<\/a>It will be convenient to use the table:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Carat system<\/td>24<\/td>23<\/td>22<\/td>18<\/td>14<\/td>12<\/td>9<\/td><\/tr>
Metric system<\/td>999<\/td>958<\/td>900<\/td>750<\/td>585, 583<\/td>500<\/td>375, 385<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How to identify counterfeit or tarnished gold by yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is not possible to find out the exact sample at home. You can only get an approximate value. For a perfect result, you will need to go to a gold buyer or to a state assay office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, you can also check the authenticity of gold at home. There are the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Use lapis, a remedy containing nitrates silver<\/a>. Wet the jewelry and run a lapis pencil over it. No dark traces will be left on the real gold.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Try holding your jewelry up to a magnet. Real gold hardly ever attracts, which cannot be said about low-grade metal and gold-plated items.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Carefully run the product over the ceramic surface. No streaks should remain on the surface.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. You can try to leave a shallow scratch on the inner surface of the piece. If you can see metal of a different shade, it means that the jewelry is only gilded and is a fake.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Observe the reaction when chlorine gold is applied to the piece. If there is no change, it is a 585 or higher gold. Blackening will indicate a low-grade metal or counterfeit.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"How<\/span>
    Determining counterfeit gold jewelry<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Important differences between 385 and 585<\/h2>\n\n\n\n