EASY OPERATION GUIDE & OWNERS MANUAL
Note that this process may need to be repeated 1-2 times. The tester will wait
approximately 8 seconds for the pen probe to touch the gold calibration sample
and if this is not done within that period the process will be aborted. Once the
pen probe touches the gold sample, the AuRACLE PRO will quickly monitor the
readings and wait for stability before it will be considered a successful calibration.
If the pen probe’s reading doesn’t stabilize within 20 seconds, the operation
will fail and abort. A failed calibration may indicate a defective pen probe.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
USE COMMONSENSE BEFORE INTERPRETING THE TEST RESULTS. You
should always follow some commonsense guidelines before making your final
determination of the karat value or authenticity of the precious metal being
tested. Please keep in mind that those misrepresenting fake jewelry as real
can be extremely clever and will use many tricks to make you think it is real.
GUIDELINE A. Check the markings on the piece for a karat stamp (10K or .417,
14K or .585, 18K or .750, 22K or .916, 24K or .999, GF or gold-filled, GEP or gold
electroplated, YGF or yellow gold-filled, RGP or rolled gold plated, etc.). If the test
results indicate anything dierent than the stamp, the metal should be suspect.
GUIDELINE B. Check the weight of the metal you are about to test and if it
seems too light, while it could be hollow gold, it should be suspect as it may be
costume jewelry, gold-plated or gold-filled. Gold is a dense metal and has an
associated greater weight than most other non-precious metals. Platinum is
an even denser metal than gold, while weighing approximately 1/3 more than
18K gold. Be aware that tungsten/stainless steel is also a dense metal, and that
oen times it may be used at the core of the jewelry, under a layer of gold.
GUIDELINE C. Check the color of yellow gold and be aware that non-gold
base metals are oen flashed or gold-plated with 24K gold to enhance its
color and consequently the gold color will look too yellow. Since 24K gold
is a rich yellow color and this pure gold is very uncommon in jewelry, any
rich yellow gold color should be suspect. Look for tarnishing or variations
in the color and finish of the jewelry as a sign of it being a fake.
GUIDELINE D. Check the clasp used on the jewelry. Costume jewelry oen
has a spring ring style clasp, and this should be suspect. Karat jewelry oen
will have a lobster style clasp. Do not test the clasp only as it is common for a
karat gold clasp to be attached to a fake gold necklace or bracelet to fool you.
TROUBLESHOOTING & HELPFUL TIPS
The AuRACLE PRO should always be calibrated before using. It may also be
necessary to recalibrate it as needed. Also, periodically wipe the pen probe’s
felt tip on a dry paper towel to clean it if inconsistent results are experienced.
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