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We know that, it is important for certain people to have luxury bag in their closet. So, to get a real deal you should pay attention to numerous details so that you wont receive a worthless piece.

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Today we want to share some of the important aspects of CELINE bag before you buy to avoid buying fake Celine bag.

1. Shape & leather
2. Hardware
3. Zipper
4. Heat stamp
5. Serial number

1. Shape & leather

When it comes to size and shape, be sure to measure the item carefully and compare dimensions. The necessary measurement can be found online on the Celine Official website. Just go through them to double confirm.

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Another thing that quality bag cannot be a counterfeit is fine leather. For the authentic bag, of course it will be soft to the touch. While the counterfeits usually very rigid.

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Another indication will be the matte finish of low quality product. The original Celine will have small sheen. And the shape of the original Celine will very firm and steady.

2. Hardware

Hardware on Celine bag should not look too shiny. It should be look rusty, not glossy. It will always have antique-like finish.

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Authentic Celine bag will have silver and gold tone hardware. The metal should be solid and good quality.

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Celine engraving on the authentic Celine bag will go downwards, with C being the highest letter, while fake one it usually placed at the bottom.

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Authentic hardware always rounded. If there is square edges, then it’s fake.

3. Zipper

Celine uses special zipper to differentiate between real and fake.

1. There is a digit between the teeth where it usually indicate the size. While fake will have letters or have no marks at all.
2. No logo on the back. Even others uses branded zippers, but Celine using plain with no marks zippers. Fake Celine bag usually will have “Lampo” or “Riri” signs, so please aware and stay away from this purse.
3. Special shape of ring holders. Ring holders should have the shape of “O” or “D” with round edges. So, they are never flat.

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Zippers could not be uneven. When open the zipped compartment, there should be no rough waves.

4. Heat stamp

Celine places its logo in the form of a heat stamp inside and outside. Can compare the original Celine font on the official website.

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Color of the outside logo always matches the color of the zipper and hardware. If the color is mismatched, so it’s obviously fake.

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For the fonts, take a close look at the letter C; it should look like unfinished O. If look like oval symbol, it’s totally fake. The original heat stamp have clean and straight edges.

5. Serial number

Others brand usually using unique numbers, but Celine using serial code. It can be seen on the leather tag inside the bag.

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The serial code has a special order: one letter – two letters – four digits. Some serial code might be same for different Celine bags, they just indicate the place and the date of manufacturing.

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Letters stand for factory location, first and third digits indicate numbers of the week and second and fourth digits stand for the year bag was made.

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Serial code also printed in numerous font’s and size, and even the shape of the tag also can be different. The code features might be only one line, or two line; the second says “Made in Italy” or features other serial number.

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The edges of the tag also can be both curved and straight, but all are even. Code symbols are never separated by space or dots; Celine uses dashes only. Celine always use capital letters and have the same size, height and font as digits. The line should be to close to each other, not printed on the different edges of the tag.

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Why does stainless steel require special care?

Over time, the polished look of a stainless-steel watch can begin to dull. The slight openings between the links of metal bracelets are also privy to settling dust and dirt, which can lead to wear or even corrosion. Even with water-resistant designs, stainless steel watches can be vulnerable to rust due to frequent swimming, saltwater exposure or even just frequent sweating.

Here’s how to clean your stainless-steel watch:

1.  Wipe it down
Start by wiping down the watch with a soft cloth to remove initial layers of dirt, dust or grime. You can use paper towel for this, but a microfiber or chamois cloth is recommended. In a pinch, a clean dish towel or t-shirt hem will work just fine, but likely won’t remove as much grime as a finer, softer cloth.

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2. Dip the watch in warm soapy water
First it’s important to note that you want lukewarm water, not hot or steaming water.

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So to clean your watch, fill up a sink basin or clean bowl with lukewarm water. A short soak and some gentle wiping with a cloth should remove most grime from your watch. If not, you can add a drop of antibacterial dish soap to the water. Dish soap is formulated to dissolve grease, which is why it works to remove oils and debris from stainless steel. If the watch is not water-resistant, be careful to dip only the strap in the water — you wouldn’t want to damage a watch by trying to clean it.

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3. Gently scrub the stainless-steel bracelet
Use a damp, clean toothbrush to get into the crevices of the stainless-steel bracelet. Be mindful of how much pressure you apply, as a heavy hand can cause unwanted scratches.

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4. Rinse with warm water
Dip the bracelet in warm water or run it under the sink to rinse away the soap. Leaving soap residue on the steel can cause it to tarnish and look dull, while a proper rinse will help preserve the fresh brushed or polished surfaces like new.

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5. Dry with a soft cloth
Pat the watch dry with a bath towel, or use a hair dryer on a low-heat setting to quickly dry in between the links. If you wear the watch immediately after you clean and rinse it, your body heat will help get rid of water between bracelet links and in other little nooks and crannies.

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6. Add sparkle and shine
Spray glass cleaner on a soft cloth, and wipe down the watch face, case and bracelet to refresh the shine. If the cleaning is overdue, you can get deeper into the bracelet and its crevices by dipping the soft brush in glass cleaner and gently scrubbing the bracelet. If you’re comfortable removing the bracelet, you can remove it from the case and soak it in glass cleaner for about 15 minutes, and then rinse with clean water. Make sure to wipe it clean with a soft cloth when you’re finished.

How often should you clean your stainless-steel watch?

If you wear your watch every day, give it a deep clean once a month. The most meticulous watch wearers will wipe down their timepieces daily. Use a soft cloth to wipe down the inside of the band, plus the back and front of the case. This will help remove any excess moisture or lotion that rubbed off your skin and onto the watch throughout the day. Regular maintenance and care for your watch will make your monthly deep cleaning even easier.

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Every once in a while, it’s also worth taking your watch in for a professional service and cleaning. An expert can polish away scratches that your toothbrush can’t.  A jeweler can also perform regular tune-ups, including gasket replacement to maintain water resistance, to ensure your timepiece is in solid working order.

Givenchy is a French designer brand that’s been around since 1952. It’s owned by luxury conglomerate LVMH.

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They has been selling fashion apparel for almost 70 years. They usually been known for their clothing, but their Antigona handbag is also extremely popular.

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Authentic Givenchy bags, belts, clothing, hats, wallets, jewelry, and shoes are all made in Italy. Some T-shirts are made in Portugal. Givenchy does not produce anything in China.

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Like any other designer brand, Givenchy has also facing counterfeit item and it goes for the handbags as well. Here we share some simple tips to differentiate between fake and real Givenchy bag.

1. Check the material used

Designer brands share one thing in common – they’re consistent with their product line includes Givenchy.

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The bag itself must stand upright on its own – if it collapses under its own weight, then it’s probably a fake.

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Another indicator of a fake Givenchy bag is the type and quality of leather used. Givenchy leather is solid, made out of anything from veal or goat leather, as long as it’s well-structured.

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It’s soft, but not too soft to the point where it feels fake. Like most designer brand leather, Givenchy handbag leather is supple and doesn’t look like plastic leather at all.

2. Inspects handle of the bag

The handles of a Givenchy handbag are a great way to spot inconsistencies in the bag. Givenchy makes them in such a way that it’s hard to replicate that easily.

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The first thing look for the structure of the handles. Like the bag itself, the structure of the handle should be strong enough for it to stand on its own.

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Other than the handle itself, pay close attention to the patch that connects the handle to the handbag. For example, Givenchy Antigona’s leather patch on top is round at the bottom, while the patch on top has four corners on both sides.

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They’re pretty hard to miss, so it won’t be that difficult to compare the bag to a photo of an authentic Givenchy from the internet.

3. Take a close look at the logo

Givenchy spares no expense when keeping the quality of their handbags, especially for their logos.

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The first thing you should be able to notice is the placement of the logo itself – if it isn’t centered properly, or is in an odd position, that should be a huge red flag.

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Be sure to take a look at the spacing between the letters, too, and compare it with their official logo to see if it matches or not.

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Aside from its position, the font of the logo itself is a dead giveaway. Even with proper positioning, a fake Givenchy handbag can be identified if the font used isn’t exactly the same as the official logo.

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If the letters are too thick or aren’t elongated enough, the handbag is probably a fake.

4. Check the strap of the bag

One of the defining features of the Givenchy Antigona is its strap, as it’s made to be removable. The hardware of the strap should have a gap in it, and the ring attached to the bad should have a dent on it too.

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There are also metal buckles on the shoulder strap that are there purely for decorative purposes.

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Finally, the “Givenchy” logo should also be engraved onto the strap’s hardware. If Antigona lacks any one of these characteristics, then you’re probably looking at a fake Givenchy.

5. Check the serial number of the bag

Givenchy is one of those designer brands that prints serial numbers to identify their bags.

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Basically, Givenchy handbags consist of a 6-character serial number that follows a specific format.

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The first two characters mark where the bag was produced. The third and fourth digits represent the week the bag was made, and the last two digits represent the year.

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The trick here is to find the serial numbers of the specific bag you’re planning on buying online. You then compare it to the handbag in the market to see if it matches. If it doesn’t then it’s probably a fake.

Conclusion

To make sure that you buy an authentic Givenchy handbag, go and buy directly from their store. You can also buy from trusted online resellers like Nordstrom, Farfetch & Saks Fifth Avenue.

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Today we would like to share about Fendi bag!

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You are not sure if these are authentic Fendi handbags. What you need now is a good, simple and comprehensive Fendi handbags authenticity guide. So here it is!

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To find out if your new Fendi bag is authentic just follow these checkpoints:

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Fendi logo, hologram and RFID. This is the first and most tricky point. Many authentication articles state that if Fendi bag has no hologram you should not buy it.

This is the biggest Fendi myth and it is NOT TRUE!!! Those articles might just be outdated or not professional! Indeed since 2004 all authentic Fendi bags had holograms, BUT from 2010 they don’t have them any more because Fendi hologram was replaced by Fendi RFID tag with chip inside!

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1. Fendi Serial number

2. RFID fabric tag

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The serial number is a 16 or 17 symbol number, consisting of digits and letters separated by dashes. It is embossed either on a back side of a leather Fendi logo, or on a narrow leather tag, sewn in a seam in one of the corners or pockets. It is never made of fabrics.

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As to Fendi RFID tag, it is always a fabric tag with 8 digits, sewn on this tag (never printed). This tag contains a wireless FENDI RFID chip inside.

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RFID – is a Radio Frequency Identification technology with chip that contains all the information about the bag: its model, serial number, color, manufacturing details and even bag history.

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Similar technology is used in your credit cards, ID cards to enter your office, car stickers to enter you gated community condominium, logistics and many other areas of a modern life.

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You would need a special RFID reader device to read this information, or in some cases FENDI store can do it for you. So having a RFID chip inside the bag made the hologram useless. If you find a FENDI bag for sale with both RFID tag and hologram tag, just laugh – it is 99% fake!
The only exception could be some bags from 2015, when Fendi was in transition from the hologram to RFID tag, and they used both of them on bags like Fendi 2jour and Fendi By The Way Bag.

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Pay attention that the presence of RFID tag does not confirm the authenticity of the FENDI purse! Some fake FENDI bags have fake RFID tags, but without any chip inside, so pay attention to the material, quality and fonts of the tag and compare them to the authentic ones.

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Next thing to check is the Fendi logo. Inside the bag you might find a leather tag with Fendi logo embossed, or the metal plate. In either case it should say “Fendi Made in Italy”. The stitching around the tags should be perfectly neat, with all similar stitches. Plaque should be the same color as all metal hardware. The font should be crispy perfect, with no paint leaks, or uneven edges of the engraving.

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Front logo is usually “Fendi”, or “Fendi Roma”, printed or on the front. Sometimes it may be on a leather plate.Fendi Made in Italy” and perfect stitching are the attributes of real Fendi bag.

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Fendi hardware. All metal parts should be smooth and shiny. But not cheap shiny. All locks should turn smoothly, never loose, with no space between the parts. Fendi purses always have a lot of engravings on their hardware: on the bottom studs, clasps, rings, stud closures. Fendi zipper usually wears Fendi FF logo on the back side.

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Check if the bag you’re going to buy has it and it’s font – it might be an easy catch. While looking on all those logos you should remember, that Fendi bag costs thousands dollars, so think if the quality of those engravings matches the price.

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Real pearls

A real pearl is produced by pearl-bearing oysters either in fresh or salt water. Depending on whether human assistance is involved or not, this organic gem can either be cultured or natural. It’s worth nothing that almost all pearls on the market today are cultured. Natural pearls formed without human intervention are extremely rare and are not commercially viable. Therefore, they are usually only found in museums.

Fake pearls

Fake or imitation pearls are man-made beads. They’re often made from glass, plastic, alabaster or shells that have a pearly coating to give a similar appearance to real pearls. Some fake ones can easily be spotted but some can look very close to the real ones. The most well-known one, Majorica pearl, which is made out of glass, can often fool your eyes.

7 steps to distinguish real and fake pearls:

1. Touch and feel the temperature
2. Look for tiny regulations
3. Examine the color
4. Observe the shape
5. Rub – check the surface feel
6. Feel the weight
7. Check drill holes

Touch and feel the temperature

The first step you can take is to touch them and feel the temperature. Real pearls are cold to touch for the first couple of seconds before warming up against your skin.

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Fake plastic pearls have the same temperature as the room temperature and you don’t feel the coolness when you touch them. However, fake ones that are made of glass beads can be cool to touch to start with. But it tends to take them longer to warm up against your skin than real pearls.

Look for tiny irregularities

When you examine real pearls closely or under magnification, you’ll notice tiny irregularities and ridges on each pearl’s surface.

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In a strand of cultured pearls, you can always see very tiny differences between them, even when they are top quality and well matched. If the pearls are completely perfect and identical in terms of shape, size, color and surface characteristics, they are probably fake.

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In addition, cultured and natural pearls reflect light differently from the fake ones. The lustre of fake pearls has a glassy look and is unnatural.

Examine the color

Both natural and cultured pearls often have an overtone, a translucent color that appears on the outer surface of a pearl. It is especially noticeable among fine quality pearls. You’ll see a hint of pink, green over the main pearl color.

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If you notice the pearls have only one uniform color and are lack of depth, they are likely to be fake. But it’s worth nothing that some real pearls have no overtone either. So this method alone cannot tell the authenticity of a pearl.

Observe the shape

Most real pearls are rarely round. They come in all shapes including oval, button, near-round, circled, coin, drop and totally irregular baroque. In general, round pearls command a higher price than pearls of other shapes. But even with a strand of real pearl necklace that is perfectly round, you can still see some slight differences in their pearl shapes.

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So whatever the pearl shape, if you find them completely identical, it’s probably a sign that they’re made by machines.

Rub – check the surface feel

Both natural and cultured pearls have textured surface due to their layered nacre structure. So when you rub the pearls lightly against each other or on your front teeth, they feel a little gritty. Fake or imitation pearls, however, usually feel smooth or glassy.

Feel the weight

Real pearls are normally heavier than the fake ones. Toss them gently up and down in your hand and feel the weight difference. You can use this method to test those made from coated glass or plastic beads.

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The only exception with this weight test is in the case of solid glass beads. They weigh much heavier than natural or cultured pearls.

Check drill holes

The drill holes in real pearls are usually very small whereas those in imitation pearls are often larger. Under magnification, the coating around the drill holes of fake pearls is normally thin and looks like a shiny paint. You can often see flakes or chipped coating around the drill holes that will eventually peel off.

Conclusion

It’s important to remember that all the methods above cannot be used alone to reach a conclusive judgment on whether or not a pearl is real. It’s always useful to combine several of these methods together to detect fake pearls.

Have you ever wondered that a loose diamond you bought wasn’t real, or whether your diamond jewelry was genuine? If the stone came with a certificate from the GIA or AGS, you can rest assured that the diamond is real. However, if the diamond was a gift or an inheritance and you don’t have the certificate, you might be wonder.

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If you have a stone you are in doubt about, here are 7 ways to check its authenticity.

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1. The Magnification Test
2. The Fog Test
3. The Black Light Test
4. The Newspaper Test
5. The Temperature Test
6. The Water Test
7. The Conductivity Test

1. Magnification test

Look the stone under the microscope. The genuine diamond will have some internal or external flaws, known as inclusions. If it is a cubic zirconia or moissanite, it will have no internal flaws, and probably no external flaws either.

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Because real diamonds are natural rocks that were formed in the earth, while cubic zirconia and moissanite are grown in labs. They’re not subject to all the environmental pressures that diamonds get while forming, so they don’t have those telltale quirks that identify a real diamond.

2. Fog test

Go to a relatively cool location, and blow hot air on the stone. You’re trying to surround the stone with warm moist air. Since a real diamond doesn’t retain heat well, your breath won’t create a fog on its surface. But a piece of moissanite will get fogged up quickly, just like your mirror, sunglasses, or cell phone screen.

3. Black light test

Hold the stone under the UV light, and see if the color seems to change at all. If the stone emits a bluish glow, it is most likely a real diamond.

4. Newspaper test

Place the stone on top of the newspaper, and see if you can read the words on the page through it.

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A real diamond of decent quality will refract light so intensely that you can’t see through it. On the other hand, cubic zirconia is more transparent, and you’ll be able to see right through it.

5. Temperature test

Holding the loose stone with the tweezers, heat it up over the lighter or candle flame for about 30 – 45 seconds. Then, drop it immediately into the icy water. A real loose diamond will not react to this extreme temperature change (they’re made of extremely strong material). However, many fake diamonds – including those made of glass, cubic zirconia, or quartz – will break or shatter during this test.

6. Water test

Simply drop the loose stone into the water. Because loose diamonds are so dense, they should sink to the bottom when dropped in a glass of water. Many diamond fakes – glass and quartz included – will float or not sink as quickly because they’re less dense.

7. Conductivity test

Something that not too many people know about diamonds is that they resist electricity. Testing a loose stone for electric conductivity is especially helpful if you aren’t sure whether your stone is a diamond or moissanite. Moissanite (if it is made well) can be extremely difficult to tell apart from a genuine diamond, having the same level of thermal conductivity. However, one relatively simple way to tell the difference is that moissanite will conduct electricity while a natural diamond will not.

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With the rise of moissanite in today’s diamond market, the majority of jewelers have an electricity testing tool on hand to determine the real from the lab-created.

Conclusion

If you have a loose stone or piece of diamond jewelry and you are unsure about its authenticity, try some of these home tests.

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So, you’ve invested in your first gold product. This could be in the form of jewelry, or bars and coins. As there are many fakes out there, how can you determine that your gold is genuine?

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How to check your Gold is Genuine!

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1. Look for a hallmark stamp.

Real gold jewelry will usually have a hallmark stamp that includes its Karat value, which you can find more information on here. Alternatively, gold content can be expressed as a decimal. You can identify 24K gold as .999 or 1.000 and 22K as .916. If you are unable to find the stamp, check the clasp of a necklace, or inner band of a ring.

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Gold bars will have large markings with a hallmark and stamps of its weight, purity, refiner and a serial number. Only purchase gold bars with a recognised hallmark, which guarantees your gold would have been minted by reputable refiners. For a list of accredited refiners, refer to the London Bullion Market.

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However, don’t discount your gold entirely if it does not have a hallmark. Older forms of gold jewellery, for example, may not bear these markings. In this case, try the other methods listed.

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2. Test your gold with a magnet.

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Gold is not magnetic, and so placing your gold next to a strong magnet should not result in any reaction. If your gold is attracted to the magnet, it is likely to be gold-plated or fake.

Be aware that this could simply indicate larger amounts of other metals, such as iron or nickel, compared to gold.

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3. Measure the size and weight of your gold.

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A gold bar or coin will be marked with specifications of its weight, diameter, and thickness. Because of its density, gold products are difficult to replicate. Counterfeit gold that is exact in weight will be larger in diameter or thickness.

Simply measure your gold bar or coin and compare your results against these specifications to find out if your gold is real.

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4. Buy a gold testing kit.

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If your gold has no aesthetic value, you can consider using nitric acid on your gold to test its purity. You can easily find a gold testing kit to use at home, but please take some precautions, such as researching the supplier of your acids and using gloves to perform the test. Should you proceed with this test, you should do so at your own discretion.

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Make a light scratch on your gold, preferably on a hidden area. Then, apply a small drop of nitric acid on the mark.

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Real gold will not react to the acid at all, but a darker gold colour likely means that your gold is genuine, but of lower purity. A green mark means that your gold is a fake, and if it forms a milky colour, you have gold-over-sterling-silver.

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5. Check for signs of discoloration.

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Real gold does not react to other substances and will withstand time, heat and will not rust. The higher the purity of gold, the less likely it is to tarnish.

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If you see signs of discolouration on your gold, it is likely to be fake or plated. Jewellery will have lower quantities of gold in it, and might darken over time.

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Look at the colour of your gold, as well – real gold is a pure yellow, whereas rose gold and white gold contain other metals to manipulate its colour.

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We would like to sharing the story for MCM bag. How to spot the Real vs Fake.

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Spot the Differences Between Authentic and Fake MCM Bags.

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An authentic MCM bag will hold its form and not fold over or collapse upon itself. The bags are made of high-quality leather and choice materials. An excellent first test is to see if your bag will stand up when you set it onto a flat surface.

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Compare Bag Shape and Size

You can easily compare the shape and size of your MCM bag with that on the MCM website. If the dimensions aren’t the same, then chances are you have a fake MCM bag instead of a real one.

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MCM Bag Zippers

You will want to make sure the zippers are metal. The most common zip brand used for MCM bags is YKK. You can check the zipper slider for the brand to ensure you don’t have a fake MCM bag.

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MCM Bag Hardware

The metal hardware is gold tone, although some bags feature cobalt or 14k gold plated hardware. There should never be any chipping, flaking or cracking.

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MCM Tag Featured Inside Bag

When  MCM was sold to Sungjoo Group  in 2005, a company tag was included inside the bags. One side features the MCM logo while the other side reads Made in Korea or Made in Italy. If this tag is missing on a bag manufactured between 2005 and present day, then it’s a fake MCM bag.

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Fake MCM Bag Lining vs a Real One

The inner lining should never be too tight or stiff. It shouldn’t be too loose where it is sewn onto the leather. The fabric should be soft and a perfect fit to the interior of the bag. Unlike other  designer bags, the MCM fabric lining can vary in look and pattern from one bag to the next.

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MCM Logo

The MCM logo is very distinguishable and is followed by the registered trademark sign ®. The MCM letters are centered above the two boughs of bay leaves that stretch the width of the letters. The bay leaf wreath features the ends of a ribbon arching downward then up. The ends of the ribbon fall on either side. The upper ribbon arch is joined to the baby leaf wreath on each side of the logo.

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Odd Number of Bay Leaves in Wreath

You want to count the individual bay leaves on the wreath. You should find nine leaves on the left side and eight leaves on the right side. Any deviation from this means you have a fake MCM bag instead of a real one. Underneath the wreath and ribbon is the word, MUNCHEN. If this is missing, you have a fake MCM bag.

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MCM Font Issues

If the letters MCM aren’t the expected font or font size, it is a fake bag. If the letters are too thick or too thin, the bag isn’t an authentic MCM bag.

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Logo Pattern and Print Quality

The print quality for the leather or fabric should be consistent. The logo should be clear and distinct. Any oddities will indicate a counterfeit bag.

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MCM Gold Plate

You can find a gold plate on the exterior of the purse. This features the MCM logo and the purse serial number.

MCM Serial Number

The serial number can be found on each golden logo plate. The plate features rounded corners. Some bags may have a cobalt plate, depending on the bag color. Each plate features the MCM logo at the top center. The serial number is engraved underneath. The serial number on a vintage bag is a simple four-number series. However, the serial number for newer bags contains one letter followed by four numbers.

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MCM Logo Plate Screws

The slotted screws on the logo plate never feature star shaped slots. Screws are rounded and can easily be removed.

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Tips About the MCM Bag Construction

The seams for an MCM bag should be straight. MCM backpack shoulder straps will have a slight inward curve for greater comfort. Fake MCM backpacks will usually have straight straps without any curvature.

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There are several things you can look for in an MCM bag to determine if it is authentic or fake one. When you take the time to examine a MCM  bag before purchasing, you can be sure your purchase is for a real MCM bag.

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Cartier has been found in Paris, France on 1847 by Louis-Francois Cartier.

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Cartier is consider as a luxury watches with expensive price. Of course there will be a counterfeit.

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Here are some tips to spot the fake Cartier watch.

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1. The first thing to look of course the overall quality of the watch. The details on the dial for quality and alignment should be checked. It should not have any glue or dust visible on the the dial . It might be fake if there is some issues.
2. Check spelling on the watch. Should pay attention on the “Cartier” name. Usually fakes will omit the first “r” in Cartier.
3. “Cartier” name should be on the dial and also on the back case.
4. Look at the crown of the watch. If there is a gemstone, the gemstone should be set into the crown and not glued on it.
5. Check the luminosity of the watch. Most of Cartier watch will use a substance called LumiNova (provide glow on the dial & hands; read time in darkness). Fake Cartier will have poor luminosity.
6. Logo on the case back should be engraved so every letter can be identified clearly. Usually the fake one, letters barely seen.
7. Check water surface tension on the crystal. A smeared film of water will almost always pull together on crystals made from sapphire because the surface is smooth.
8. If the Cartier watch has the date display, it should be exactly in the horizontal center.

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Hopefully the tips above can help you before buying luxury Cartier watch.

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We provide free estimation at our cozy space outlet.

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According to The Financial Times,   the US handbags and accessories group has taken “a higher-profile approach than many of its competitors in fighting counterfeiting in China” in order to keep the “brand’s integrity intact.” Despite their efforts, it’s important to know how to tell a fake Coach bag from a real one.

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The New York Times reported in December 2018 that investigators had seized fake luxury goods worth half a billion dollars. The knockoff handbags included  GUCCI, TORY BURCH, HERMES, COACH, BURBERRY, MICHEAL KORS and LOUIS VUITTON.

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Check the 9 ways to tell the Coach bag is real!

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1. Check the retailer

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Coach does not sell products at flea markets, through street vendors, or in kiosks in malls. Please buy the Coach bag at the boutiques for the good warranty of the authenticity.

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2. Each handcrafted bag should exude quality

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Coach prides itself on being a company that creates handcrafted bags. Established in 1941, the brand has held quality craftsmanship to the highest regard. The same is still true today.

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One of the first things you should check is the overall craftsmanship of the bag. A poorly made bag will have ill-fitting leather pieces that cause the product to bulk in areas.

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Check that the outer shell is made from high-quality leather material. Overall, it should smell and feel like genuine leather. If your bag is second hand, real leather will stand the test of time, growing beautiful aging marks such as tiny creases at the most.

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3.The stitching should be symmetrical

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When spotting counterfeit Coach bags, the difference between beautiful and sloppy stitching is a dead giveaway.

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While most Coach bags are now made in China – which is basically the motherland of counterfeits – Coach still prides itself on quality stitching that runs beautifully across their products.

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Although Coach is by no means perfect in their stitching, the hiccups are minor compared to counterfeit ones.

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Fake Coach bags will have stitching that is blatantly bad with some stitches running over each other. The spacing between the stitching is also often uneven.

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4. The hardware and tags should be made from quality materials

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Coach hardware is usually made out of brass or nickel. A great way to tell whether your bag has quality hardware is to check its weight. Authentic hardware should feel solid and heavy, while the hardware on fake bags is light and made from cheap metals.

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If your bag has rings connecting the handle to the body, check to see if the rings are solid and seamless. On rare occasions, Coach will have rings with seams but they are beautifully polished and aligned.

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Be wary of Coach bags with plastic over the hardware. Counterfeit bag makers do this in order to prevent humidity from tarnishing the low-quality metal. Authentic hardware won’t tarnish.

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Check to see if the zipper snags. Real zippers should unzip easily. Also, Coach uses YKK and Ideal zippers so don’t panic if you see these brands on the hardware.

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Coach tags are usually made out of leather hanging from a beaded chain. However, recent models have made use of metal tags as well.

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5. The iconic C pattern should be neatly aligned

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There’s a lot of talk behind the do’s and dont’s of the monograms but with Coach releasing different versions of the C’s, it has become increasingly unclear what the standard is.

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Two things are for sure: first, the C’s have to be symmetrical, and second, they always follow a certain pattern. Whether printed or embroidered, the pattern should follow two C’s facing each other, followed by two C’s beside each other.

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Some claim C’s that are cut off are perfectly aligned at the seams. Due to certain styles (like those having invisible zippers or diagonal darts), this has not been a consistent standard.

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6.  The lining is usually solid and made out of quality cotton, satin, or canvas

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A quick way to spot a fake Coach bag is simply by looking at the lining. When a Coach bag has C’s outside, it will have a solid-colored lining.

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Occasionally, vibrant linings are used for limited edition items. When the brand does use C’s for the lining, it’s a subtle dark-on-dark coloring.

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Another good way of determining fakes is to look at the lining quality. Coach uses thick cotton, satin, or canvas to line the insides of their bags. If the lining is overly shiny or it reminds you of an 80’s prom, chances are it’s fake.

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7. For most bags, the creed patch and serial number should be easily found

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Regular sized Coach bags usually come with a creed patch on the inside. For smaller bags and wallets, the creed patch is usually absent.

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Creed patches contain a paragraph in all capital letters that actually make sense. Some fake creed patches look okay from afar but make no sense when you read them. Others will have a mix of upper and lower case text.

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Below the paragraph is a serial number that starts out with a letter followed by four numbers, a dash, and more numbers. The letter corresponds to the month it was made (A – January, B – February, etc.), followed by two digits referring to its make year, then two digits referring to its place of manufacture.

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The last set of digits is the style code. When buying from a factory outlet, you can usually spot the letter F right before the style code.

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If you don’t find the serial numbers on your creed patch, don’t panic. As of 2014, Coach stopped putting the numbers on the patches. Instead, they include them on little white labels that you can find inside the inner pocket.

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8.  The dust bag and packaging should be consistent

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The dust bag should be white with the Coach logo on the bottom right. If the dust bag has the logo strewn in the middle, it’s probably a fake.

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If you order your purses through their website, the package comes with a letter explaining a little about Coach’s history. It should be signed by Coach’s president of retail. The official invoice should also be included inside the box.

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Coach bags usually come in sheets of thin quality paper that has a gold sticker on it. The gold sticker should also have the Coach logo on it.

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9. The iconic horse and buggy logo should be tastefully detailed

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The Coach logo differs depending on the line where the bag came from. Some have the words “Coach New York” underneath while some read “Coach Leatherware Established 1941”.

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The iconic horse and buggy also differ in size. Usually for the older models, the horse and buggy are quite big compared to the newer ones. They should also be facing to the left.

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A good way to tell a fake is by looking at the details of the horse and buggy. The original will have a detailed, artful one (except for the line where they changed the horse into a dinosaur – true story) while the fakes will look sloppy.

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Hopefully with this 9 points for the COACH bag will make you guys more easy to buy the Coach bags and know how to different the real or fake.

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