How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver

RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By Li Li (Guest Post) (11/09/2008) I just received a necklace for my birthday. I'm not sure if it is real silver. It doesn't have any inscription or carvings on it to indicate. Is there any way for me to find out without having to go to the jewelers? Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By ks727 (Guest Post) (07/08/2008) You dont need to be wearing foundation to do that test folks. The mark you see on your skin occurs when certain metals, (i.e. gold, silver) come in contact with the copper that naturally is found in your body. The marks you see come from your skin reacting to the metal and the more copper you have in your body, the darker the marks will be. Typically, cheaper metals don't react with the copper the same way that gold or silver does, however this is not a fool proof method because a few other metals with create the same results. This test is better used to rule something out since if its gold or silver it should always leave a mark. How much of a mark something leaves doesn't determine the quality of the metal being tested, as much as it is an indication of how much copper you have in your body, which changes frequently due to nutrition, hormones, etc. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By mica (Guest Post) (06/03/2008) I have a ring I found and it has a 925 in it but next to it it says wj and I think also "o". On the top of it there is a turquoise stone. How much do you think it is? Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By red (Guest Post) (05/01/2008) Afaik, if it's pure silver, when you drop it onto a solid surface, it should have a nice, clear ring to it... like a beautiful little bell. If it's sterling or other metals, it'll have kinda a "twank" kinda sound to it. So, if it's a clear bell sound, chances are it's real silver. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By clay (Guest Post) (04/23/2008) I found with a metal detector a lot of chunks of either silver or lead in my grama's yard. How do I tell if it is silver or lead, it was listed under coins so I'm not sure. Is there a simple test I can do to see? Is there a easy way to tell? Please respond, Ty Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By Sharon (Guest Post) (04/16/2008) "E: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By karrie (Guest Post) (03/20/2008) I have a silver tray and the only markings on it is DSL does that stand for something? Thanks" ============= Hi karrie, I am also searching for the meaning of DSL on the back of my silver tray. I took the tray to an estate jeweler today and was told the tray is silverplate. you are welcome to see my tray at bellalupo{dot}com/tray or contact me @ sharon @ bellalupo{dot}com Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By karrie (Guest Post) (03/20/2008) I have a silver tray and the only markings on it is DSL does that stand for something? Thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By Claire (Guest Post) (02/27/2008) Oh WoW! Just stumbled on this thread because I wasn't sure if my new pendant was silver. I've tried the foundation test and can't believe it actually worked. Thank you so much. I paid a lot of money on ebay, so I'm delighted that I haven't been stung! Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By Andy Songaly (Guest Post) (10/08/2007) I found a neat ring today while metal detecting with a hallmark L 75 inside. What does that hallmark mean? It appears to be silver> Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By jan (Guest Post) (09/04/2007) Wow, that foundation thing does work! I'm amazed. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By hi (Guest Post) (06/28/2007) i have a pendent with matching earings and i want to know if it is silver but ther are no markings and there isnt any place big enough to test with foundation Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By Clara (Guest Post) (06/24/2007) Hi , I tried the foundation trick and it worked but i tried it with some fake silver earrings too and this also left the mark.So i don't think its a reliable method sorry! Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By judy (Guest Post) (02/20/2007) what if there is no stamp on it then how can i tell if it is sterling silver Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By myriam Wise (Guest Post) (01/06/2007) hi tried the foundation and that trick really works thanks Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By carol (Guest Post) (08/27/2006) There are different levels on silver content mixed with other metals that can & will be called silver. STERLING silver is .925 pure silver. It should be marked on jewelry. It can be hard to read without a magnifying glass. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post by cookwie (1122) | (07/26/2006) Profile | Contact I have found out that the shine you see in silver is actually plating. The silver itself is quite dull. If one uses a potent product like TarnX, then the plating will be gradually worn off. Better to use a different polishing cream and a little elbow grease. Steam has been recommended. Hope this helps. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post by tlcdsfit (39) | (07/26/2006) Contact silver is usually stamped as to what kind and quality and is very heavy for what the item is. if you still have a problem most pawn shoppes will be able to tell you if it is. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post by tiffanyau (25) | (07/25/2006) Contact I read somewhere that it's a law that all sterling silver has to be stamped .925 somewhere on it or else the item can't be sold as "sterling silver". Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post By Judy (Guest Post) (07/25/2006) I was just told the other day, by an antique dealer, that Like Brass a magnet will not stick to silver. Haven't tried it yet. Let us know if you do. Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post by Debbie52 (980) | (07/25/2006) Profile | Contact What did you clean the toe ring with? Do you have a sivler jewelry polishing cloth? You can get one at Wal-Mart. It has one side of the cloth you first clean with and then turn over and use the other side to polish. Usually real silver has a "hallmark". Look on the inside...you may need to use a magnifying glass and see if it might have a marking. I think perhaps it will be marked 925 Report Spam or Abuse RE: How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver Post by halloweenfreak (44) | (07/25/2006) Contact this may sound strange, but, the next time your wearing foundation, rub the ring across your cheek. (gold works too) if its real, it should leave a black mark. only temp. of course. (i learned this when i played flute in school) Report Spam or Abuse