Here are some ways to tell if gold is real:
1. **Water test**: Drop the gold into a jug of water to see if it sinks. Real gold is a dense metal, so it falls directly to the bottom of the jug.
2. **Magnet test**: Gold is not magnetic. If your jewelry is attracted to a magnet, it is not real gold.
3. **Acid test**: Real gold does not react with nitric acid. You can buy an acid test kit online or from a jewelry store.
4. **Scratch test**: Gold is a soft metal and can be scratched by other metals or materials. You can use a piece of glass or ceramic tile to scratch the surface of your jewelry. If it scratches, it's not real gold.
