I really just want to prove one way or the other whether it is real gold, it really doesn't look it or feel like it to me, but as it's hallmarked i need to prove it to open an 'item not as described' case. I have had so many bad experiences with that site lately, I plan on trying this site from now on, hopefully things will be better here! I will take your advice and take the bracelet to a jewelers, i think that's the only way I'll know for sure.