TESTING GOLD JEWELRY AT TRAXNYC

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  • čas přidán 30. 01. 2023
  • A classic gold test and acid gold testing kit. I took 2 cubans from my store at 64 West 47th street and a 24k gold coin to show you guys how it works. You take each piece and make a long scratch on the test plate from the gold. Hit those lines with a drop or 2 of each liquid solution (10k,14k, and 18k gold). If the solution dissolves the scratch of gold, then it fails the test. Just one of many ways to make sure you can trust the people you shop with in the diamond district. Let me know what you think in the comments below.
    #TraxNYC #gold #goldtest #Jewelry #shorts
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Komentáře • 483

  • @Gunzee
    @Gunzee Před rokem +938

    Gold has a radioactive signature, I've heard it can be traced back to the exact mine. Would you have the equipment to count/identify the various isotopes & then it's location?

    • @GABRIELLopez-wx9yl
      @GABRIELLopez-wx9yl Před rokem +122

      That’s mad interesting tbh 👌👌

    • @nomasklargecal5726
      @nomasklargecal5726 Před rokem +38

      Super cool. You learn something new everyday. Or maybe, you are reminded? Who knows. I guess even if you knew and forgot, it's now new again lol

    • @notdyingsober
      @notdyingsober Před rokem +20

      That doesn't exist lol

    • @Stand.Your.Ground.
      @Stand.Your.Ground. Před rokem +94

      Yes with raw gold but most jewelry is made with reused gold that has been melted down 100s of times and mixed with 100s of different gold from around the world.
      You can trace the exact mine shaft the gold came from in specimen form.

    • @Stand.Your.Ground.
      @Stand.Your.Ground. Před rokem +34

      @@notdyingsober it actually 100% does exist. That’s how they catch illegal claim jumpers. But it has to be raw gold can’t be melted and mixed around with other gold it looses its unique signature

  • @MrWest-cs8nz
    @MrWest-cs8nz Před rokem +425

    Imagine how much scratched gold is lost throughout time!!!

    • @seabass580
      @seabass580 Před rokem +123

      Yeah those nanograms per rub really cost a Fortune right

    • @IAmKingGooba
      @IAmKingGooba Před rokem +36

      ​@@seabass580it's alot over time tho regardless, especially considering that gold only grows in value

    • @skyw8248
      @skyw8248 Před rokem +1

      I thought they would keep the dust

    • @cyrus3327
      @cyrus3327 Před rokem +4

      Often times when handling gold they do collect and save those trace amounts. I’m not sure about the scratch test, since they are using an acid that breaks it down, but maybe they do.

    • @FullThrottleRacing535
      @FullThrottleRacing535 Před rokem +1

      Extremely small amount is lost doing this method.

  • @bnhsneakers3355
    @bnhsneakers3355 Před rokem +90

    I work at a pawnshop and I do these test everyday, I’ve been fascinated with the jewelry. People come in all the time asking for a jeweler or for repairs and we have none in my area I plan on taking advantage of that and getting trained to become a jeweler. Wish me luck!!

    • @Unknown-xw2nr
      @Unknown-xw2nr Před 10 měsíci +1

      I wise you luck

    • @ganeshak943
      @ganeshak943 Před 7 měsíci

      Bhai I want nitric acid can you help me

    • @pasofino9583
      @pasofino9583 Před 7 měsíci

      How’s everything going?

    • @bnhsneakers3355
      @bnhsneakers3355 Před 7 měsíci

      @@pasofino9583 I am currently taking classes, I’ve learned simple repairs and I am now learning lost wax casting. It’s gonna take some time to be where I want to be but this guy trax keeps me motivated

    • @bnhsneakers3355
      @bnhsneakers3355 Před 7 měsíci

      @@ganeshak943 full kits can be bought online with a scratch stone

  • @zoraidaburgos1432
    @zoraidaburgos1432 Před rokem +12

    Trax I love youre honesty, we need moore people like you in this world.😊

  • @nomasklargecal5726
    @nomasklargecal5726 Před rokem +55

    Most honest guy making videos about gold and diamonds. I've shopped here for years and won't stop. Anytime I go elsewhere, I end up regretting it.

  • @mariahc6888
    @mariahc6888 Před rokem +30

    You know what I love about what you do. Is that you educated people on gold and diamonds. I think its important to know. I know all this stuff because I worked in the business.

  • @creativemind26los82
    @creativemind26los82 Před rokem +108

    He manifested his life into reality amazing man... 👏

    • @polymathperspective
      @polymathperspective Před rokem +5

      Anyone can do it. All successes start with an idea and a passion in your mind. I know this as self made man from lint

    • @Michael-cb3uw
      @Michael-cb3uw Před rokem

      @@polymathperspectiveI want to be a

  • @anggvoagg7881
    @anggvoagg7881 Před rokem +70

    Dam old school..the last few jewelry stores I have been to use a machine to test it and it tells exactly how gold(what percent/karat) it is.

    • @Dan-sc6sf
      @Dan-sc6sf Před rokem +6

      You can buy those yourself but it will set up you back about 2 1/2 grand

    • @ShareTheJoyEveryday
      @ShareTheJoyEveryday Před 6 měsíci +1

      Those testers are about 3k

  • @kaiaana4796
    @kaiaana4796 Před rokem +6

    Some stuff is really heavy plated tho and you will need a heavier scratch and multiple times 😭 much love !

    • @OfficialDOD_King973
      @OfficialDOD_King973 Před rokem

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  • @user-mq8to4xi1m
    @user-mq8to4xi1m Před 7 měsíci +1

    The best business men are the best teachers. Thanks.

  • @bapeeddie3189
    @bapeeddie3189 Před rokem +85

    One day I’ll be ballin out at tracs

    • @dr.antivaccine2242
      @dr.antivaccine2242 Před rokem +16

      Fly for yo dreams brotha!! If you believe in it it's possible

    • @-dystopic-
      @-dystopic- Před rokem +8

      I hope you make it bro!

    • @4x5300
      @4x5300 Před rokem +7

      Gotta learn to spell first 😂

    • @Guillermogonzalaz
      @Guillermogonzalaz Před rokem

      Fr that’s where imma go fuck ice box

    • @kokkouu
      @kokkouu Před rokem

      @@4x5300 what did he not spell right? Lol

  • @Sirobb13
    @Sirobb13 Před rokem

    Appreciate the knowledge TraxNYC.

  • @matthewlong2077
    @matthewlong2077 Před 9 měsíci

    My grandfather would love you if he was still here ! You are a awesome person

  • @vindevhunta4905
    @vindevhunta4905 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Always teaching
    Traxx rules

  • @gabrielaplasencia9327

    Great info! Super cool test kit! Tanks a lot!

  • @user-ui8wb8sk8w
    @user-ui8wb8sk8w Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for explaining how to test gold. I've had to embark on selling gold and silver

  • @henryl.jacksonjr.4971
    @henryl.jacksonjr.4971 Před rokem +1

    Jewelry 101 everytime and class is always a great session

    • @adammonahan687
      @adammonahan687 Před rokem +1

      What he doesn't say is that gold filled jewelry will also pass this test so watch out for that ...

  • @dingps45hauzel39
    @dingps45hauzel39 Před rokem +5

    I've been played by a scammers, pretending to be Max of TraxNYC. Trying to charged me for shipping a giveaway🎁✨ prize. They try to charged me 400 dollar way much more than a shipping fee. The weight is less than a half kilogram mean the giveaway. 400 dollar shipping fee is for more heavy parcels. Scammers are really active on CZcams, every body be careful.

  • @tejur7
    @tejur7 Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the info, Uncle Trax.

  • @davidpettifield8451
    @davidpettifield8451 Před 6 měsíci

    Thanks for the knowledge!

  • @ATLienBoxing
    @ATLienBoxing Před rokem +2

    22k solution comes with the kit. I have one lol comes with silver & platinum also

  • @sarahgleason3228
    @sarahgleason3228 Před rokem

    Ty for showing everyone the difference between lab grown diamonds and regular diamonds and ty for this video as well

  • @senshi000
    @senshi000 Před 5 měsíci

    I love your channel brother

  • @nobniub0
    @nobniub0 Před rokem +1

    Love the content tracking love from California

  • @titone7188
    @titone7188 Před 8 měsíci

    U never failed to educate us

  • @craigmcmillen9439
    @craigmcmillen9439 Před 4 měsíci

    Thanks for sharing bro 🤙🏽

  • @wallussereko1388
    @wallussereko1388 Před 11 měsíci

    Bravo man, always looking up for your updates🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥bakse from south Africa

  • @cadillacsupreme7126
    @cadillacsupreme7126 Před rokem

    Man that Cuban Chain looks amazing on you my Guy

  • @howardhaimhelfgott4494

    THANKS SO MUCH FOR ALL YOU DO MAX..! STAY CHILL N THRILL

    • @OfficialDOD_King973
      @OfficialDOD_King973 Před rokem

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  • @miguelangelteranduenas7549
    @miguelangelteranduenas7549 Před 11 měsíci

    Animo carnalote 😮❤eso es todo😊

  • @harveybridges5866
    @harveybridges5866 Před rokem

    Thanks trax for the info

  • @barbaraspector6689
    @barbaraspector6689 Před 6 měsíci

    You’re looking mysterious today Trax!

  • @melbournestacker
    @melbournestacker Před rokem +1

    I always wondered about this technique and what scratches it leaves behind on the jewellery

    • @adammonahan687
      @adammonahan687 Před rokem +1

      It's gold. Any scratch can be polished out completely

  • @BillStreets_1723
    @BillStreets_1723 Před rokem +1

    good knowledge

  • @sakhi51214
    @sakhi51214 Před 10 měsíci

    Good job sir ❤

  • @jayc1914
    @jayc1914 Před rokem

    Never owned 18 kt chain!! I follow you..glad to see honest business man! Mazal!

  • @G15marino
    @G15marino Před rokem

    See, you are inspiring me to become the person I always wanted to be. Thank you for all ur teachings.

  • @nomostudios67
    @nomostudios67 Před rokem +1

    Thanks 🙏🏽 ❤

  • @eliaslilikellyhoneyface3867
    @eliaslilikellyhoneyface3867 Před 5 měsíci

    Very informative

  • @kenjewell5619
    @kenjewell5619 Před 7 měsíci

    Useful, thanks for sharing

  • @user-vc2qw7gl6d
    @user-vc2qw7gl6d Před 7 měsíci

    i Love the Chain ❤❤❤

  • @oscaradame1084
    @oscaradame1084 Před rokem

    Very good 👍

  • @thomandstacieverroad8417

    I know the concentration of the nitric acid is what ultimately tells you what carat gold you are dealing with but how can you be sure it's not just plated?
    Honestly, just experience?

    • @bermudez0510
      @bermudez0510 Před 7 měsíci

      Nitric acid by itself won’t dissolve gold at all. They mix 2 acids and create a weak form of aqua regia

    • @doctorderbz
      @doctorderbz Před 7 měsíci +2

      If it's plated the acid will turn green then dissolve the scratch completely. If you're still unsure, you can also dip the gold onto a drop of the solution. the chain will bubble and turn green if it's plated. If you have experience with gold it's easier to identify fake gold and usually you can spot it out before even using the solution. But they do make some really good fakes out there (work at a pawn shop)

  • @GreenFingersSmokers
    @GreenFingersSmokers Před 11 měsíci

    I always liked that proces

  • @ardianjohn7221
    @ardianjohn7221 Před rokem

    Old-school testing but still valid 👌

  • @cia8613
    @cia8613 Před rokem +1

    Lol, I litterly have the same 18k gold chain with the same thickness. Cool. It's the first one he scratches. It was left behind by my late grandfather.

    • @OfficialDOD_King973
      @OfficialDOD_King973 Před rokem

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  • @BELA32
    @BELA32 Před 5 měsíci

    Love your vids straight up guy but can’t help thinking you sound like mayor Quimbey from the Simpsons 😂

  • @_face773
    @_face773 Před rokem

    Made yourself flinch 😂😂

  • @michaelprue9024
    @michaelprue9024 Před 7 měsíci

    I’ve got a gold testing kit just like that. I’ve had the opportunity to use it once.
    It also tests silver as well

  • @elplebe7311
    @elplebe7311 Před rokem

    I fuck with trax solid ass dude

  • @Amin_2k
    @Amin_2k Před rokem +1

    What if only the coating is a high purity gold, but the inside isnt?

    • @ibberman
      @ibberman Před rokem

      A lot of that going on out there. Then you have to drill into it in several places, to test what comes out.

  • @alanwilliams2452
    @alanwilliams2452 Před rokem

    Very cool I should get some

  • @quentinfridy6749
    @quentinfridy6749 Před rokem

    Where do you get the kits at

  • @danielmiller50150
    @danielmiller50150 Před 6 měsíci

    You sir have the coolest job in the world

  • @WOZCINEMA
    @WOZCINEMA Před rokem +1

    With NOTHING TO TEST, I had to get my own gold test kit myself!!!! I love it, Even though I have nothing to test… Yet.

    • @adammonahan687
      @adammonahan687 Před rokem

      Watch out for gold filled jewelry though. It will pass this test

  • @snuckchompski9300
    @snuckchompski9300 Před 11 měsíci

    Nice I just keep learning more from you bro thank you

  • @yogeshdamor9951
    @yogeshdamor9951 Před rokem

    Guy is a good man ❤

  • @elmerbiernes4086
    @elmerbiernes4086 Před rokem

    I like.your jewelry❤❤❤

  • @TheCommentaitor
    @TheCommentaitor Před 5 měsíci

    Kool test

  • @erickacuna1322
    @erickacuna1322 Před rokem +1

    Seems only surface level tho, how do you text a chain through and through without cutting a link?

  • @FrederickRackley
    @FrederickRackley Před 7 měsíci

    ❤ you trax

  • @williamtell2053
    @williamtell2053 Před rokem +1

    Why not use an analytic machine so you are not damaging anything

  • @amurdera4409
    @amurdera4409 Před rokem

    What do you do with the gold once its on the scratch palette

  • @ganeshak943
    @ganeshak943 Před 7 měsíci

    where will we get this nitric acids for gold test,we didn't getting online or offline

  • @daeevesshjaisar9940
    @daeevesshjaisar9940 Před rokem

    Nice info

  • @user-uz9hu2rs6x
    @user-uz9hu2rs6x Před 7 měsíci

    Great sir❤❤❤

  • @ChristianZafra-xj2jq
    @ChristianZafra-xj2jq Před rokem

    you are very expert when it comes to Gold and jewelries you know everything the Class happy to watching your video again from Philippines God Blessed you and your Family Sir🤩🥰🙏

  • @Stand.Your.Ground.
    @Stand.Your.Ground. Před rokem

    I wonder if you could magically collect all the scratch blocks ever used and retrieved the gold off them how much gold you would have :) ❤ love you bud. Hope one day I can pay you good money to do great work!

  • @alexandergonsales9514
    @alexandergonsales9514 Před 5 měsíci

    That's crazy I just seeing the movie you are in great job

  • @kurt1158
    @kurt1158 Před 8 měsíci

    Does that scraping damage the gold?

  • @bhuvaneshwaran7240
    @bhuvaneshwaran7240 Před 7 měsíci

    Is there is any possibility to buy this kit

  • @seentheah3562
    @seentheah3562 Před rokem

    Will gold scratch acid test detect heavily gold plated items?

  • @akkisettisrikrishna4809
    @akkisettisrikrishna4809 Před 10 měsíci

    Were to get test kit

  • @sabrinamerrick1271
    @sabrinamerrick1271 Před rokem

    Boss man Pete in the background

  • @NaveenKumar-de7ml
    @NaveenKumar-de7ml Před 7 měsíci

    Good information

  • @garyrice9057
    @garyrice9057 Před rokem

    Brother I appreciate your knowledge and I learn a lot by listening to the information you are putting out there.👍

  • @sprinteroz2239
    @sprinteroz2239 Před 11 měsíci

    I thought you would use XRF technology, for quickly test purity & karat of gold plus you can test other precious metals

  • @robertramirez1019
    @robertramirez1019 Před rokem

    Dose scratching it mess it up? Or do u just buff out the scratches?

  • @rajuchadalavada3686
    @rajuchadalavada3686 Před 7 měsíci

    Love you brother ❣️❣️

  • @golgason
    @golgason Před rokem

    What does the gold look like after scratching?

  • @good4u2367
    @good4u2367 Před 9 měsíci

    Where can you buy this acid from

  • @arthurbridges7268
    @arthurbridges7268 Před 10 měsíci

    Good information to have

  • @lakshminarasimhansridhar8556

    Well done fantastic

  • @user-ob3xj9op2u
    @user-ob3xj9op2u Před 8 měsíci

    Where to buy this tools for testing ??

  • @thekaratecowboymusic
    @thekaratecowboymusic Před 11 měsíci

    How do you test if it's plated?

  • @user-hb3tl3kh1x
    @user-hb3tl3kh1x Před 9 měsíci

    Verry​ good☺️☺️

  • @pashupatijewellerspvtltd1884

    Very nice sir

  • @rahoffman123
    @rahoffman123 Před 4 měsíci

    I been looking at Cuban link chains but man those price tags

  • @Pandagurl218
    @Pandagurl218 Před rokem

    Also good to show how each purity gives different color of streak when scratched against the stone.
    I’m sure you can eye any non high polished karat by eye by now 😉

    • @nomasklargecal5726
      @nomasklargecal5726 Před rokem +1

      Nope. I guarantee he can't. Your point about knowing the color of those streaks he made? That was a comment, someone who has barely touched, or seen gold would make.
      Due to different alloys and tricks etc you can only really start to see real color differences when comparing 10k to 18k. 18k and up starts to look more deep yellow. Some say orangey.
      I only buy/wear 18 and up, due to purity, color and resell value.

  • @KalebArnold-cb7jp
    @KalebArnold-cb7jp Před 10 měsíci

    Love content like this. Is there any place I can buy gold online that is not going to scam me

  • @cadebecker2486
    @cadebecker2486 Před rokem

    I have this and it’s how I always determine if my gold is real or not. I Got one on Amazon for around $20.

  • @TheRealChrist210
    @TheRealChrist210 Před 11 měsíci

    I pray you heard my neighbor call me a b lmao

  • @blazethablunt
    @blazethablunt Před 9 měsíci

    What do you use to check if the kit is fake?

  • @timmydalamb1501
    @timmydalamb1501 Před rokem

    Would anything like this work on rough gold ore??

  • @ChristineNossoughi-fm5lu
    @ChristineNossoughi-fm5lu Před 2 měsíci

    How do you know if it is gold plated or filled vs solid

  • @jessicaal415
    @jessicaal415 Před 9 měsíci

    What if the jewelry is 925 plated in gold. Would the same (kit) rubbing and acid test work?
    How do you test platinum?

  • @benjamindeclan1811
    @benjamindeclan1811 Před rokem

    I have some gold chain I need to test before selling out but I don't have that classic solution, what should do

  • @frankfernandez6027
    @frankfernandez6027 Před rokem +1

    Trax NYC if you want to expand I’m your man in Baltimore!!

  • @kehatbernstein8248
    @kehatbernstein8248 Před rokem +9

    Does it damage the necklace?

  • @Michael-kk8tc
    @Michael-kk8tc Před 11 měsíci

    THE BEST IN THE BUSINESSES#TRAX