A pure gold necklace has three separate valuation inputs: fineness, actual gold weight and the reference gold price on the day of appraisal. Begin with the necklace as received. Its hallmark is a clue, while the clasp, jump rings, solder joints, detachable pieces and any non-gold material affect how the weight is understood.

Pure gold necklace: structure to inspect first

Looking over the necklace without taking it apart

Chain and hallmark: Lay the necklace in its natural shape and photograph the complete chain, clasp, jump rings and each visible solder joint. Add a sharp view of every hallmark; the wording supports examination but does not replace testing.

Length and weight: Measure the full length and chain width, then photograph the scale with the unit visible. Weigh the necklace as a whole first. Only a pendant or fitting that was already designed to detach should be weighed separately—do not dismantle the chain.

Wear and alterations: Show scratches, dents, distortion, breaks, drilled areas, later solder and polishing as found. Note missing paperwork honestly and use the physical construction, hallmark, dimensions and weight as the starting evidence.

Photographs that protect the original condition

Capture the full necklace, hallmark, scale reading, clasp, jump rings, solder joints, packaging and accessories in separate images. Do not polish, repair or pull apart the necklace before appraisal; its existing construction helps explain both fineness and weight.

Three practical checks

1. Construction: Note whether the chain is hollow or solid and whether any pendant was made to detach. Do not infer the internal construction from appearance alone.
2. Receipt or box: An old receipt, certificate or box may support provenance, but it cannot replace testing and weighing. Photograph it beside the necklace without covering any part.
3. Wear and loss: Mark a worn clasp, missing link, distortion or break before weighing. Later solder and replacement findings can affect the non-gold deduction.

Other forms of gold

• Pure Gold Bar
• Chinese Bridal Pure Gold Headdress

Gold appraisal and handover guidance

For necklace testing and handover, use Gold and Jewellery with Gold Handover: Itemised Weights and Non-Gold Components. Apply both after the complete chain, clasp and mark are visible.

To review the necklace, hallmark and scale image, contact About Gu Jin Jian Bao | Collection Enquiries. Send the full-length photographs by WhatsApp 9834 2057, or call +852 9834 2057. Quote “pure gold necklace” and begin with the clasp, repair or weight needing clarification.