Is This A Gold Nib?

[Doug1426]

I purchased an Aurora Ipsilon on eBay that was advertised as having a gold nib. When I received the pen, I'm not so sure. I have several Ipsilon with 14k nibs, and the nibs are clearly marked with 14K in a circle on the nib. This pen's nib has no hallmark, and I'm wondering if some nibs are not marked as 14k (or 18K) even though they are. Or is this just a gold-plated nib? Is there any way to test it?

I appreciate any guidance you can offer.

[zaddick]

Gold would be marked. See if a magnet sticks to it indicating steel.

[Chrissy]

I don't think the nib is gold. It would have a hallmark if it was, as all gold nibs have to have.

 

I've seen many eBay sellers who list their pens as having gold nibs. They mean gold coloured or gold plated as well as gold.

[FOUR X FOUR]

Hey Doug. I thought it would be easy to tell. I'm stumped. You can take it to any jeweler. They can run a quick test and let you know in minutes.

[FarmBoy]

Nib is plated.