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Premium Natural Test Stone for Silver Gold Jewellery Testing, Scratch Acid Tester, Black 2" x 2"

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$7.29 $9.99 In stock

Category: Jewellery Making Tools

This natural test stone provides a reliable, high-contrast surface for accurately determining the fineness of precious metals using acid testing.

What it does

When you need to verify the karat of gold or silver, this stone offers a consistent surface for making clean metal streaks. Its dark, fine-grained texture ensures that the resulting streak is visible against the black background, allowing for precise observation of the colour reaction when testing acids are applied. This solid 2" x 2" block provides a stable testing base that won't shift during the assay process.

How to use it

  • Rub the metal to create a visible streak.
  • Apply a drop of testing acid to the streak.
  • Observe the colour change to determine fineness.

Who it's for

Essential for UK bench jewellers, silversmiths, and pawnbrokers needing to confirm metal content. This stone serves as a direct replacement for worn-out testing surfaces and pairs perfectly with your existing set of gold and silver testing acids for quick, on-bench verification.

What's in the box

1 x Natural Test Stone (2" x 2")

Our promise

UK-stocked at our Birmingham workshop. Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 2pm. Free UK delivery on orders over £30. 30-day returns — try it at the bench.

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Express Shipping · United States: $3.99

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United States · Return window (days after delivery): 30. Return method: By mail. Return postage: Seller pays.

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Customer Reviews (4.6 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Timothy ★★★★★

I was a bit skeptical about these stones, but the black surface showed every streak perfectly when I tested a few scrap gold rings. The 2x2 size is ideal for my small bench.

Hannah Y. ★★★★★

The stone's perfectly smooth surface makes the acid testing lines crisp and easy to read, which was frustrating with my old kit. I've already tested three different gold pieces and the contrast is exactly what I needed for accurate karat readings.

Mia R. ★★★★★

The dark black surface gives such a clear contrast against the gold streak, making it way easier to read the acid reaction than my old white stone. I tested a few rings I was unsure about and felt much more confident with the results.