Precious metals, gold and jewelry
Precise and safe analysis, authenticity testing, and value determination.
Is it real gold? It’s a simple question – but answering it takes more than just a quick visual check. Our XRF instruments and tactile devices provide reliable non-destructive authenticity testing, analysis of alloy compositions, coating thickness measurement of complex multilayers, and value determination. Whether you are buying, selling, refining, or investing – our broad product portfolio offers the right measuring solution for your daily needs and challenges.
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Applications
Our measuring solutions are trusted across the gold and precious metal industry, delivering accurate analysis, efficient workflows, and top-tier quality control. Explore the wide range of applications where our technologies make a measurable difference.
Jewelry
Buying, selling, or creating fine jewelry requires precise control of alloy composition. Even small variations in gold, silver, platinum, or other alloying elements can affect appearance, quality, and value, making accurate material analysis essential. Discover how our advanced measuring solutions make testing fine jewelry fast and reliable!
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Our GOLDSCOPE SD® series has been specially designed for the material analysis and value determination of fine jewelry, including delicate pieces, decorative ornaments, and solder joints. For broader requirements, choose a model from our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series. For demanding tasks and high throughput, the FISCHERSCOPE® XDV® 850 and its predecessor FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDV®-SDD offer maximum measuring performance.
Main applications: Material analysis and value determination of fine gold, gold, silver, and platinum alloys, rhodium-plated, silver-plated, and gold-plated alloys, solder joints
Application Notes:
AN024 Analysis of tarnish-resistant silver alloys 0.49 MB AN026 Determination of the silver content of silver plated or blanched silver alloys 0.55 MB AN028 Using X-ray fluorescence for fast, reliable gold analysis in the gold-buying industry 0.51 MB AN029 Precious metal analysis via X-ray fluorescence for assaying offices and precious metals refineries 0.55 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB AN097 Prior to hallmarking, for high sample volumes or large test parts: Measure gold content quickly and reliably 0.69 MB
Fashion jewelry
Fashion jewelry often features non-precious metal alloys with complex multiple coatings to enhance appearance, durability, and hardness. Precise analysis of layer composition and thickness is essential to ensure quality and consistent performance. Explore our measuring solutions for this challenge!
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Our XRF instruments from our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series and our high-end all-rounders FISCHERSCOPE® XDV® 850 and FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDV®-SDD use the advanced software capabilities to accurately measure the composition and thickness of complex multilayers, providing reliable quality control for fashion jewelry.
Main applications: Material analysis and coating thickness measurement of complex multilayers, e.g. Au/Pd/CuSnZn/Cu/brass alloy, AuAg/Pd/brass, or AuFeIn/AuAg/Pd/Cu/Cu alloy, bath analysis of electroplating solutions, e.g. AuFeIn, AuCuIn, Pd, or AuAg
Application Notes:
AN021 Trace element analysis in materials for fashion jewellery and accessories 0.51 MB AN024 Analysis of tarnish-resistant silver alloys 0.49 MB AN026 Determination of the silver content of silver plated or blanched silver alloys 0.55 MB AN028 Using X-ray fluorescence for fast, reliable gold analysis in the gold-buying industry 0.51 MB AN029 Precious metal analysis via X-ray fluorescence for assaying offices and precious metals refineries 0.55 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB AN097 Prior to hallmarking, for high sample volumes or large test parts: Measure gold content quickly and reliably 0.69 MB
Watches
When coating watches with precious metals, performance matters as much as appearance. Scratch resistance, lightness, and dimensional stability depend on precise, non-destructive analysis of alloy composition and coating thickness to ensure reliable quality. Are you ready to discover how our solutions support you?
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When coating watches with precious metals, PVD or CVD coatings, it is not only aesthetics that play a decisive role, but also properties such as dimensional stability, lightness or scratch resistance. Fischer XRF and tactile instruments allow you to non-destructively analyze precious metal alloys or the thickness and composition of the thinnest coatings, thus ensuring the quality of your watches.
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Scrap gold
Are you handling used or scrap gold? Ensuring authenticity and accurate composition is critical to prevent counterfeits and comply with industry standards. Reliable analysis is essential for jewelry, dental gold, coins, bars, and electronic scrap like PCBs, watches, or contacts. Find out how you can tackle this challenges together with us!
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Our GOLDSCOPE SD® series and FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series provide precise alloy composition and gold purity analysis. For quick authenticity checks of gold bars and coins, our portable SIGMASCOPE® GOLD B and GOLD C devices offer fast and reliable testing.
Main applications: Material analysis of jewelry alloys, dental alloys, coins, melted alloys, or bars, Au, Pd and Pt in electronic scrap
Application Notes:
AN024 Analysis of tarnish-resistant silver alloys 0.49 MB AN026 Determination of the silver content of silver plated or blanched silver alloys 0.55 MB AN028 Using X-ray fluorescence for fast, reliable gold analysis in the gold-buying industry 0.51 MB AN029 Precious metal analysis via X-ray fluorescence for assaying offices and precious metals refineries 0.55 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB AN097 Prior to hallmarking, for high sample volumes or large test parts: Measure gold content quickly and reliably 0.69 MB
Dental alloys
Dental alloys used for crowns, bridges, inlays, onlays, and dentures must be biocompatible, durable, and corrosion-resistant. Precise control of alloy composition is essential to ensure safety, longevity, and quality. Want to find out how our measuring solutions help you?
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Our GOLDSCOPE SD® series and our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series are perfectly suited for measuring a wide variety of different dental alloy compositions and for detecting additional elements in the sample.
Main applications: Material analysis of AuAgPtRhPdCuZnInIr alloy, CrCoNiTiMo alloy, and ceramic alloys
Application Notes:
AN028 Using X-ray fluorescence for fast, reliable gold analysis in the gold-buying industry 0.51 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB AN097 Prior to hallmarking, for high sample volumes or large test parts: Measure gold content quickly and reliably 0.69 MB
Gold bullion bars, gold granules and precious metal alloys
Gold bullion is high-purity physical gold produced in the form of bars or coins, primarily for investment purposes. For further processing and manufacturing, gold bullion and other precious metal alloys are also available as granules. Ensuring purity and accurate composition is essential for both investors and manufacturers. Are you looking for a fast and reliable measuring solution?
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Our mobile handheld device SIGMASCOPE® GOLD B (for bars) is used to confirm the quality of the gold bullion bars and to identify fake gold bars. The benchtop instruments from our GOLDSCOPE SD® series and our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series are reliable partners when it comes to measuring fine gold content and detecting possible impurities in gold bars or gold granules.
Main applications: Authenticity testing and fine gold analysis of gold bullion bars and gold granules, material analysis of gold and precious metal alloys, possible impurities in gold bars, gold granules and precious metal alloys
Application Notes:
AN021 Trace element analysis in materials for fashion jewellery and accessories 0.51 MB AN024 Analysis of tarnish-resistant silver alloys 0.49 MB AN026 Determination of the silver content of silver plated or blanched silver alloys 0.55 MB AN029 Precious metal analysis via X-ray fluorescence for assaying offices and precious metals refineries 0.55 MB AN074 Authenticity testing of gold bullion using electrical conductivity 0.57 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB AN097 Prior to hallmarking, for high sample volumes or large test parts: Measure gold content quickly and reliably 0.69 MB
Gold bullion coins and collectors coins
Gold bullion coins are high-karat, government-issued coins primarily for investment. While they combine material value with a government guarantee, collector coins – in contrast – carry greater artistic value. Whether it’s material or collector value, the coins must be reliably tested for authenticity. Does this application sound like yours?
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Our practical handheld device SIGMASCOPE® GOLD C (for coins) is precisely tailored to confirm the authenticity of your gold bullion coins quickly and easily. The benchtop instruments from our GOLDSCOPE SD® series and our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series are the perfect addition for precisely measuring the fine gold content and detecting other unknown elements in coin alloys.
Main applications: Authenticity testing of gold bullion coins and collector coins, material analysis of coin alloys
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AN026 Determination of the silver content of silver plated or blanched silver alloys 0.55 MB AN028 Using X-ray fluorescence for fast, reliable gold analysis in the gold-buying industry 0.51 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB AN097 Prior to hallmarking, for high sample volumes or large test parts: Measure gold content quickly and reliably 0.69 MB
Gold doré bars
Doré gold is a semi-pure gold alloy or precious metal alloy that marks a key step between raw material and refined gold. With gold content typically between 50 % and 90 % and various impurities, accurately determining its composition is essential before refining. Ensuring precise analysis at this stage is critical for producing high-purity investment-grade gold. Are you ready to discover how our solutions support you?
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The XRF instruments from our GOLDSCOPE SD® series and our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series are perfectly suited for analyzing the exact material composition of gold doré bars and for element analyses at very low detection limits.
Main applications: Composition analysis of gold doré bars, including detection of impurities
Application Notes:
AN029 Precious metal analysis via X-ray fluorescence for assaying offices and precious metals refineries 0.55 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB
Gold and precious metals in soils, ores, and as nuggets
Analyzing soil and ore is a crucial step in mining exploration. Highly sought-after resources such as gold, silver, and other precious metals often occur only in trace amounts or within complex rock compositions, making them difficult to identify. Sometimes, naturally formed gold nuggets are found. In these rare cases, reliable testing of their authenticity and purity is essential for assessing their value and selling or processing them further. Are you facing this challenges too?
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Our GOLDSCOPE SD® series and our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XAN® series provide reliable and efficient XRF instruments for rapidly determining precious metal content across various sample matrix types, without requiring time-consuming sample preparation. These devices are also ideal for verifying the authenticity of gold nuggets.
Main applications: Identifying gold and other precious metals in the ppm range in soils and ores, authenticity testing of gold nuggets
Application Notes:
AN029 Precious metal analysis via X-ray fluorescence for assaying offices and precious metals refineries 0.55 MB AN091 Different ways to achieve valid measurement values and optimize measurement performance 0.20 MB AN092 How to choose an XRF instrument 1.29 MB AN094 XRF analysis with proportional counter tube – These are the advantages 0.36 MB
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Business segments
Local retail shops and showrooms, shop-in-shop locations, pawnbrokers, scrap dealers
Main applications
Fine jewelry, fine gold, gold coins, gold bars, dental alloys, scrap gold, Rh/jewelry
Your challenges
- Less space
- Low budget
- Dealing with many customers per day
Our product highlights
- Small footprint
- Hood opening to the front, ideal for tight spaces
- Pre-installed applications for gold and jewelry
Business segments
Retail shops and showrooms, gold assaying centers, hallmarking centers, refineries, testing laboratories, manufacturing
Main applications
Fine jewelry, fine gold, gold coins, gold bars, dental alloys, precious metal coatings such as Au, Rh, or Ag
Your challenges
- Meeting advanced standards of accuracy and precision
- Measuring many different alloys & typical precious metal coatings
- Dealing with different sample sizes and complex shapes
Our product highlights
- Hood opening upwards for fast sample positioning
- Various detector, collimator, and filter options
- Pre-installed applications for gold and jewelry
Business segments
Gold assaying centers, hallmarking centers, refineries, testing laboratories, manufacturing
Main applications
Complex shaped parts like rings and bangles, large items, fine jewelry, fine gold, gold coins, gold bars, fashion jewelry*, precious metal coatings such as Au, Rh, or Ag
Your challenges
- Meeting the highest standards of accuracy and precision
- Measuring large-scale or complex shaped samples
- Testing the inside of rings and bangles
Our product highlights
- Large measuring chamber with front opening
- Manual scissor lift table
- Multiple collimators and filters
- Pre-installed applications for gold and jewelry
Business segments
Gold assaying centers, hallmarking centers, refineries, testing laboratories, manufacturing
Main applications
Fine jewelry, fine gold, coins, gold bars, dental alloys, fashion jewelry, precious metal coatings such as Au, Rh, or Ag
Your challenges
- Meeting advanced standards of accuracy & precision
- Measuring many different alloys & multilayers
- Dealing with different sample sizes & complex shapes
Our product highlights
- Hood opening upwards for fast sample positioning
- Various detector, collimator, & filter options
- Full software access for broad use
Business segments
Gold assaying centers, hallmarking centers, refineries, testing laboratories, manufacturing
Main applications
Fine jewelry, fine gold, coins, gold bars, dental alloys, fashion jewelry, precious metal coatings such as Au, Rh, or Ag
Your challenges
- Meeting advanced standards of accuracy & precision
- Managing high throughput
- Measuring alloys & very thin multilayers
- Handling complex shaped samples
Our product highlights
- Programmable measuring table for processing multiple samples & automated Z-axis with fast autofocus
- Multiple collimators & filters
- Full software access for broad use
Business segments
Bullion banks, scrap dealers, pawnbrokers
Main applications
Gold coins and gold bars.
Your challenges
- Quickly testing gold authenticity and identifying fake gold bars and coins
Our product highlights
- Mobile handheld instrument for easy measuring the electrical conductivity
- Perfect complement to XRF analysis
*Our FISCHERSCOPE® X-RAY XDAL® 600 offers full software accesss for broad use in the fashion jewelry industry. Please feel free to contact us for personal consultation.
