When selling old gold, receiving the right value depends on more than just the current market gold rate. One of the most important factors in the valuation process is accurately determining the purity of your gold. The method used to test your jewellery directly affects how its purity is identified and how its value is calculated.

Many customers are unaware that different gold buyers may use different testing methods. Some still rely on traditional touchstone testing, while others use advanced machine-based purity testing. Although both methods are used to assess gold purity, they differ in terms of accuracy, transparency, and customer confidence.

At Midas Gold Point, we believe customers should clearly understand how their gold is evaluated before making any decision. In this blog, we'll explain the difference between touchstone testing and machine testing, why accurate purity testing matters, and how our advanced technology ensures a transparent and reliable gold valuation.

Gold purity is one of the three main factors used to determine the value of your jewellery, along with its weight and the live market gold rate. If the purity is not measured accurately, the final valuation may not reflect the true value of your gold.

Professional purity testing helps identify the exact gold content in your jewellery, allowing customers to receive a fair valuation based on its actual quality. It also builds confidence by ensuring that the evaluation is carried out using reliable methods rather than assumptions.

Whether you are selling old jewellery, inherited ornaments, broken gold, or bank-released gold, accurate purity testing is essential for receiving the correct value.

Touchstone testing is one of the oldest methods used to estimate the purity of gold. During the process, a small portion of the jewellery is gently rubbed against a special touchstone to create a gold streak. The mark is then examined and compared to estimate the purity of the jewellery.

Although this method has been used for many years, it mainly provides an estimated result rather than a highly precise purity measurement. Since the evaluation is based on comparison techniques, customers may not always understand how the final purity has been determined.

For customers looking for greater transparency and confidence, traditional touchstone testing may not always provide complete clarity during the valuation process.