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Hi,
you can check your `sterling silver` jewellery from China with these easy tricks:
You may test it with nitric acid. In an inconspicuous place on the item, lightly scratch or scuff a small spot and apply a tiny drop of nitric acid to the spot. Silver plated brass, nickel silver or low quality silver alloys will turn green when a drop of nitric acid is applied because of the high copper content. Sterling will turn a creamy color. If it turns black, it is coin silver. When testing items you suspect may be silver plated, use a small file to cut through any plating or lacquer in a discreet area on the item. If you see a gold color, you can assume it is brass that has been silver plated.
Another test is to use a magnet. Sterling silver will not stick to a magnet, but just because the piece does not stick does not mean that it is sterling silver. Therefore, use this only as a secondary test.
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Is 925 silver from China same as UK sterling silver?
It is same amount of silver in 925 silver as in sterling silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver or fineness mark of 925.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper
What does PJM China 925 means in a diamomd silver ring?
It means your ring was made in China by Phoenix Jewerly Mfg Co. and the 925 is a sterling silver mark.
Is 925 mark on silver sterling silver?
According to policy and practice, 925 sterling silver must have be marked 925 on the item.
Is 925 sterling silver or silver?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and usually the rest (7.5%) is copper. So .925 would be classified as sterling silver, which is in fact silver
Is 925 silver from China same as UK sterling silver?
It is same amount of silver in 925 silver as in sterling silver. Sterling silver is 92.5% silver or fineness mark of 925.
Is the value of sterling silver different than 925 silver?
No. Sterling Silver is 925 Silver (they are one in the same)Sterling Silver - Sterling silver is a composition of 925 parts pure silver with 75 parts of copper
What does 925 PA China stamped diamond earing mean?
925 is the stamp for sterling silver.
WHAT DOES espo 925 china mean on a ring?
espo was the company that made it. 925 means sterling silver.
Is 3262 sterling silver?
No. The standard number for sterling silver is 925, or .925.
What does PJM China 925 means in a diamomd silver ring?
It means your ring was made in China by Phoenix Jewerly Mfg Co. and the 925 is a sterling silver mark.
Is 925 mark on silver sterling silver?
According to policy and practice, 925 sterling silver must have be marked 925 on the item.
What does ati 925 china stamped on ring mean?
the base ring is made and stones are set in in china and the .925 means that it is coated with sterling silver
Is 925 sterling silver or silver?
Sterling silver is 92.5% silver and usually the rest (7.5%) is copper. So .925 would be classified as sterling silver, which is in fact silver
What does 925 RCR on sterling silver mean?
The sterling silver standard has a minimum millesimal fineness of 925
WHAT DOES R 925 china mean on a ring?
it means that the ring/bracelet is gold plated sterling silver.
Hallmark 925 on a ring what is white gold or silver?
The 925 hallmark is indicative of 92.5% Sterling Silver.
