Is gold-filled ever magnetic?

[batcap]

Was gold ever/often overlaid on iron-bearing base metal in recent history, say the last 150 years?

I occasionally wander through a local antique store to see what they find of low-value. Yesterday I found a very attractive old gold-tone chain. It was pretty heavy for it's size, and the round spring type clasp had an intricate design (and no karat mark). I was going to buy it just to take home and test, but as I was wandering further through the store I found a magnetic bracelet, and this chain showed some mild attraction. I didn't buy it, but I wonder . . .

The color was perfect and not worn through anywhere. And the price was cheap enough that I'd profit even if it was gold-filled.

If this would be better in another forum, mods please feel free to move.

[hypoman]

This would be better answered in another forum. There is a couple of guys in the garage sale section, or just in the what is it section who know everything.

[cdltpx]

Was gold ever/often overlaid on iron-bearing base metal in recent history, say the last 150 years?

I occasionally wander through a local antique store to see what they find of low-value. Yesterday I found a very attractive old gold-tone chain. It was pretty heavy for it's size, and the round spring type clasp had an intricate design (and no karat mark). I was going to buy it just to take home and test, but as I was wandering further through the store I found a magnetic bracelet, and this chain showed some mild attraction. I didn't buy it, but I wonder . . .

The color was perfect and not worn through anywhere. And the price was cheap enough that I'd profit even if it was gold-filled.

If this would be better in another forum, mods please feel free to move.

Look at cyberdans post you will learn all you need to answer sure it can be magnetic since it is gold over steele in some cases.

[batcap]

Was gold ever/often overlaid on iron-bearing base metal in recent history, say the last 150 years?

I occasionally wander through a local antique store to see what they find of low-value. Yesterday I found a very attractive old gold-tone chain. It was pretty heavy for it's size, and the round spring type clasp had an intricate design (and no karat mark). I was going to buy it just to take home and test, but as I was wandering further through the store I found a magnetic bracelet, and this chain showed some mild attraction. I didn't buy it, but I wonder . . .

The color was perfect and not worn through anywhere. And the price was cheap enough that I'd profit even if it was gold-filled.

If this would be better in another forum, mods please feel free to move.

Look at cyberdans post you will learn all you need to answer sure it can be magnetic since it is gold over steele in some cases.

thanks for that cdltpx, I'll check his posts out.

[hyderconsulting]

There was a short period of time years back when a small amount of gold used in jewelry was alloyed with cobalt which is magnetic. As the other author suggest you need to check the other sections of the forum for some answers. Regards, Chris.