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Yes! Let me explain: I bought a set of three stack rings at Target in California (not recently...this was awhile back, so I don't want to bag on whoever owns the jewelry counter there now). These rings were on a card that said "Sterling Silver". I was thrilled with them and wore them every day for the next few years. Then I began to notice that they weren't looking shiny and silvery like the rest of my .925 sterling silver and tried to polish them. It didn't help. It became obvious to me that the silver was wearing off and that another metal was underneath. When I tried to return them at the store, they told me too much time had elapsed and additionally, that the jewelry department was leased by a third party, so I'd have to take it up with them. Since then I'm very careful about the "Sterling Silver" I buy! I want to pass my jewelry on to my kids, not some junk someone else passed off as genuine!
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Is silver tone jewelry fake?
Silver Tone Jewelry. Yes. Silver. No.Silver tone is just the colour of silver. Silver is not fake because that is the material used to make jewlery
Why is Kohl's sterling silver jewelry magnetic?
It is fake silver, just coated with what appears to be silver.
Why does silver jewelry turn pink?
Silver jewelry may turn pink if the jewelry is fake. This because the outer coating has been peeled away due to wear and tear. Fake jewelry may also turn a person's skin green.
How do you find out what kind of metal jewelry is if it has a fake 925 stamp on it?
its sterling silver
Who is the jewelry buyer for kohl's?
The People's Republic of China must be the jewelry buyer for Kohl's. Who else would keep buying fake sterling silver jewelry?
How can you tell if silver is fake?
Bite it, put a lighter under it, silver will tarnish in air, fake will not! The best way is to buy a silver testing kit available from a jewelry shop or take it to the shop for testing.
Is there fake 925 sterling silver on eBay?
Not just Ebay, it's possible from anywhere you purchase jewelry
How do you clean tarnish off jewelry?
For sterling jewelry jewelers use a sterling silver dip. I like Hagerty's dip. Jewelers also use baking soda and water when they don't have a sterling silver dip. Mix just enough water with baking soda to make a paste. Rub on your jewelry then rinse and dry. I would not use toothpaste. Using toothpaste is an old wife's tale and can harm your jewelry if you have a high polish fine jewelry. For platinum or gold, use Mr. Clean, water, and ammonia. This is what jewelers use in their ultra sonic to clean jewelry and is safe for all types of jewelry. Half Mr. Clean and water with just a little ammonia.
Do all fake jewelry stick to magnet?
The only jewelry that would stick to a magnet would be anything with iron in it. Gold, silver, and platinum will not stick to magnets, either.
Why does fake jewelry change color?
It's a chemical reaction. Sometimes after wearing jewelry, your skin that was in contact will turn green. It's because the jewelry wasn't in fact silver or gold, but cheap copper.
What is another name for Costume Jewlery?
Fashion jewelry, junk jewelry, fake jewelry, or fallalery.
How can you tell if silver jewelry is fake?
Determining if silver jewelry is fake involves conducting several tests. Here are a few methods: Hallmark Check: Genuine silver usually has a hallmark or stamp indicating its purity. Look for stamps like "925" or "Sterling." Magnet Test: Silver is not magnetic. If a piece is attracted to a magnet, it likely contains other metals. Nitric Acid Test: A drop of nitric acid on genuine silver should result in a creamy color. If it turns green, the piece may be fake. Smell Test: Real silver does not have a discernible odor. If the jewelry has a metallic or chemical smell, it might not be genuine. Rubbing Test: Rub the jewelry with a soft white cloth. If black marks appear, it might be silver as real silver oxidizes.
