Auracle ANALYZER electronic gold tester

Summary

• Tests gold from 8ct to 24ct. 
• Can be powered by mains in addition to battery  
• Low-battery indicator
• One-touch calibration
• Compared with previous models the pen-probe has finer tip, lasts longer and costs less 

NOTES: calibration sample not included (see EXTRAS); this at its most accurate with yellow gold, readings on white gold will vary (see WHITE METALS); we don't advertise this as being able t test for platinum because the 'platinum' reading is not reliable. 

Detail

• Size 145 X 105 X 30mm (5.75 X 4 X 1.25 inches)
• No acids involved, the probe contains a harmless salt solution.
• Tests gold from 8ct to 24ct (the scale is marked "K" instead of "ct" because it's American)
• The pen-probe provides up to 5000 tests.
  
• Simply touch pen probe to the item, result is shown in 2 or 3 seconds, very fast
  
• Easy one-touch calibration with a sample of 18ct - not included 
  
• As with every tester (whether you spend £100.00 or £12,000.00) it only tests the surface. This means you must file the surface with a fine needle-file (supplied with each tester) in a place where it won't show, to remove any surface plating. 
  

Extras

INCLUDED:

At the moment we include the following free gifts (these don't come as 'standard'):

• Carrying pouch 
  
• Gold-polishing cloth
• Hallmark card
• UK power supply for mains operation

and you will have the option of selecting a free gift! (online orders only). 

OPTIONAL:

A pen-probe is included, if you want a spare, select it from "Optional Extras".

You will need a sample of 18ct yellow gold (it must be exactly 18ct). This is to 'match' the electronics in the tester to the reading on the display (technical term: calibration).  Anything made of 18ct yellow gold will do, just check carefully that it has a British hallmark (see the hallmark card, included) then you will know it's exactly 18ct.  If you are a trader, go through your scrap / jewellery, you are certain to have some 18ct hallmarked yellow gold. If not, an 18ct calibration sample is available from us, see OPTIONAL EXTRAS.

White Metals

The ANALYZER tester works best on yellow gold.  Results on white metals are not so accurate. 

Steel or tungsten can read as high-carat or as platinum if it is not filed first; once filed it should read not gold.

White gold with a high nickel content will give a reading that is too low; or if it contains Palladium or has a high silver content it will give a reading that is too high.

Pure Palladium will read somewhere between 18ct an 24ct (be suspicious, 22ct+ gold because 22ct+ can only be yellow).

Rhodium is used as a plating to improve the colour of the gold. If you don’t file it, it will test as platinum; if you file it slightly, the tester will pick up both rhodium and gold and the reading will be too high; if you file it thoroughly, the test will be more accurate.

Silver reads as not gold.

Reliability

New item as of late 2025, we do need to be selling these for a few months to get feedback (we do tell you which models are good for reliability and which are not!).  That this has the same electronics as the famous KEE tester (which we sold from 2018 to 2025, the most reliable tester!) is a good sign, and having an LED scale for the carat and an LCD display for instructions is a simple, reliable, design. 

Pen-probe 

A pen-probe is included with your purchase, if you want a spare, click on View Optional Extras. A pen-probe is guaranteed for one month.

The pen-probe is like a felt pen, if you don't replace the cap firmly it dries out. The manufacturers say it will give "up to 5000 tests" (which could mean any number less than this). They also say it should be replaced after a year. 

Generally, we find that a pen-probes last between 3 and 18 months but it can be as long as 2 years or as short as 6 weeks - the guaranteed is one month from the date of purchase.

Disclaimer

All testers must be used in conjunction with the user's skill, knowledge and experience. Under no circumstances shall QUICKTEST be liable for direct or indirect loss sustained in connection with any item. Nothing is 100% accurate, you must understand the limitations of any tester you buy. Full support given for items you buy from QUICKTEST.

More information

** Review ** Reviews of 9 electronic gold testers **  Video **

Click here if you already have an ANALYZER tester and need a replacement pen-probe.

Free gift details

If you would like one of the following free gifts with this product, select one from “Select your free gift” above.

	Jewellery Making for Profit [cl] (RRP £7.50 )
	The Identification of Sheffield Plate [cl] (RRP £7.50 )
	Official hallmark chart, UNMOUNTED (folded) (RRP £1.00 )