Not nessasarily, many people will stamp things in metal to make it appear real. It could be real, though you should test it.
it will have a mark stamped or it or it will say silver/ sterling silver.
No. That means that it is 92.5% sterling silver. It's not gold.
It is real silver-plated. Full silver is described as 999 or sterling silver.
'Sterling' silver is real silver. Any item that is described as 'Sterling' silver will always be real silver as 'Sterling' is actually the name gives to the 925 purity of silver. Sterling is 92.5% purity. This is the standard of real silver as we know it.It will also be hallmarked with the number of fineness at 925, as classified internationally as Sterling Silver.
Yes, a necklace stamped "925" indicates that it is sterling silver, which means it is 92.5% pure silver. The "Italy" stamp signifies that the necklace was likely manufactured in Italy. This combination of stamps is a good indicator of real silver.
No. Only if it has SS on it or 925. Usually something with "china" on it is cheap, fake, and poorly made.
SS stamped on jewelry means Sterling Silver. Some other common stamps for Sterling Silver are "925" "S/S" "ster" "sterling" and "sterling silver" SP stamped means "Silver Plated" - No Real Value because it is only a coating that is put over a less valuable metal such as Brass or Copper.GP stamped means "Gold Plated" (same as above)Common stamps found on Gold are 10k, 14k and 18k (they could also be stamped with a three digit number: 416 (same as 10k), 585 (same as 14k) and 750 (same as 18k)
It's hard to say. Define "real". Real gold? Real silver? They can be, however they should also be stamped with purities if they are. I've often had "China" and "Thailand" sterling silver rings.
Sterling silver is stamped "sterling" or "925". Other metals may say "nickel free," "stainless," "surgical steel," "silver plated," "WGF" (white gold filled), "nickel silver," "Peruvian silver," "German silver," "Tibetan silver," "Bali Silver," and a number of other things, but NOT sterling or 925. That's the key.
Yes, if you purchase a real sterling silver item, it will keep it's luster.
To determine if a Bella bracelet is genuine sterling silver, look for a hallmark such as "925" or "Sterling" stamped on it. You can also perform a simple magnet test - sterling silver is not magnetic. Additionally, consider getting it tested by a professional jeweler to verify its authenticity.
No, Tiffany only uses .925 or Sterling Silver. If an item is marked 926, it is not real Tiffany!