24K chain

[mr.theman]

I found a gold chain at work today. Stamped on the tag next to the clasp is 24K GB. I know what the 24K stands for but I am not sure about the GB. Thanks for any help

HH
Mr.T

 

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[holeintoe]

He Mr.T, The GB stands for gold bonded over a base matal. Sorry its not solid 24K

 

[mr.theman]

Thats about what I figured. Not that I have handled a lot of gold chains but when I picked it up it just didn't feel right. It still looks nice. I guess I will let my daughters fight over it. Thanks for the input.

HH
Mr.T

 

[audigger53]

Gold is really heavy. 24K is almost half again heavier than lead. Also soft enough that you can dig into it with your thumbnail.
Carry a couple of different small sinkers and you can check weight in the field (before you clean it<G>).
Lead is 11.7 Specific Gravity, gold is 19.2.
18K is still heavier than your lead sinker.<G>
12K will be a little lighter. Just an easy way to get your heart rate back down after finding something, or not.<G>

 

[Postalrevnant]

Very nice find all the same. Congrats on the gold.

Rev