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In many countries, gold and silver must carry a hallmark which shows the purity of the metal. If you can not find such a mark then you can purchase testing kits which will enable you to determine whether it is gold ar silver. Note, though, that it may be necessary to damge the item in order to perform an accurate test. CAUTION: These kits contain acids.
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Why does some silver jewelry turn black and some doesn't?
Because the Silver that turns black is not real.
How can you test if an item is real silver?
you can leave it in some water that contains sulphur in it. if it tarnishes than it is real silver. u can clean it off with some jewelry polish
Is silverware real silver?
no Silverware is a "catchall" phrase to describe items made of silver including cutlery, decanters, bon-bon dishes etc, so, yes, silverware IS silver. Some items of tableware are, however, made from plated silver and are normally stamped "EPNS" or plate. These items are NOT silver - only silver plated
What is the best silver cleaner?
well we all know how hard silver is to clean! however i believe that silver is best cleaned by salt, rub it on the unclen spot and it add some force and it will disappear. it is the best secret for cleaning silver!!
What is the difference between sterling silver and real silver?
Sterling silver IS real silver, but it's alloyed with 7.5% copper or other metals to make it less soft. Old US dimes, quarters, halves, and dollars were made of an alloy called coin silver that had 10% copper in it so that the coins wouldn't wear out too quickly. Sterling silver means at least 92.5 percent silver. Pure silver is too soft to be any use for jewelery as it's almost like lead so copper is added to give some strength to it by jewelers.
Why does some silver jewelry turn black and some doesn't?
Because the Silver that turns black is not real.
What is a good slogan for silver?
if you want some bling let silver be your thing
How can you test if an item is real silver?
you can leave it in some water that contains sulphur in it. if it tarnishes than it is real silver. u can clean it off with some jewelry polish
Are the olympic silver metals real silver?
yes Depends a little on what you mean by "real" silver. It's a lot of silver in them, but there is some percentage of other metals to make the silver more malleable and more suited for making medals of.
What is mimo's real name?
if you are looking for his real name not some made up thing it is edward lindsay i know this because my friends cousin is him and we watched him do all the website things
Some people tell me that fairies are real and some say they are not- are they real?
== == if you believe in them you might see one. if you believe in magic. maybe there is such thing as a fairy you never know. only if you believe and believe in magic. it all depends on you.
What are las posadas decoration?
some of their decorations are candles made out of gold and paper strips out of silver (they dont have to be real gold or silver).
What is I don't know?
it is some thing you or a person does not know.
How can you tell if your necklace is real 925 silver?
To identify the real 925 silver necklace we have to know some techniques. 1. Magnets have no effect on silver - just as they have no effect on gold or platinum. But if you find that the jewelry is attracted to the magnet, then it will be clear to you that it is not made of real sterling silver. 2. Rub the jewelry using a soft white cloth. If you find any black marks on the cloth, then you can be sure that it is made of real sterling silver. 3. Nitric acid has no effect on real 925 sterling silver. If the jewelry is made of real sterling silver, the part on which you drop the nitric acid will appear creamy in color, otherwise, if fake, it will appear green or lose their color. 4. Real sterling silver shouldn't smell. If it does, it is because there is too much copper in it. 5. Real sterling silver jewelry will have markings such as "Ster," "925" or "Sterling Silver" in a hidden area. If you don't see such a marking, be wary of it immediately. 6. The price that you paid for your jewelry is a good indicator as 925 silver is much more expensive than alternatives. So by these above techniques, you can check your necklace is real or fake. Some days ago I go through "Jewelry1000.com" for top rated wholesale sterling silver jewelry, which I like most. Thanks.
Do some alien races have silver eyes?
We can not know or tell.
Are silver ring diamonds real?
Some are real. Some are actually quartz. Others are zirconia. You'll need to check the hallmarks or ask a professional jeweller.
Who would I sell silver wine glasses to for cash?
First you want to look for a hallmark of a famous silver company like Gorham Silver then next to it you should find 925 which means 92.5% silver = Sterling Silver. If there is not some type of makers mark with SS or 925 it is likely only silver plated. However if it is real silver now you know how to recognize it, so you won't be ripped off when trying to sell it.
